Experts warn heartworms are on the rise across the U.S., putting both indoor and outdoor pets at risk without proper ...

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs, which can lead to damage of the heart, lungs and arteries if left untreated.

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—At VBSPCA, heartworm testing is a key component of their pet wellness plan. In addition to scheduling an annual physical exam for your dog, it is essential to ensure they receive ...

These parasites are more common than many owners realize, but luckily, nearly all are preventable.

(StatePoint) Your dog is your best friend, and you take good care of him, making sure he gets quality food and exercise, immunizations and heartworm medication. Why, then, does your veterinarian also ...

It just takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit heartworms to your pet. Heartworm disease is a serious and, if left untreated, often fatal condition that affects more than a million pets ...

Pet owners in Southern Illinois will have access to affordable care thanks to a recurring low-cost vaccination clinic hosted ...

Heartworms are parasites transmitted to dogs by mosquitoes carrying infective larvae. Once inside a canine host, the worm larvae travels to the heart and lungs, where it can grow up to a foot long and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Viktoriya Skorikova / Getty Images Although it's true that dogs get heartworms more often than cats, heartworms in cats can be ...