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Semiannual Heartworm Test

Heartworm disease is deadly, to both cats and dogs. Furthermore, heartworm disease is so easily prevented. Given the information we discussed last week about heartworm preventive resistance and the importance of giving doses on schedule year-round,  another important issue arises. We have long advocated semiannual heartworm testing, and, with the specter of heartworms looming over us, being [...]

When Pets On Heartworm Preventive Get Heartworms

Sometimes pet owners administer their pets’ heartworm preventive right on schedule, but they get heartworms anyway. There are no perfect medications. One of my staff members came to me with a surprise a few months ago, “Dr. Randolph, I have something to tell you.” Her lower lip began to tremble. “I’m pregnant.” She took her [...]