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• posted: Mar. 14, 2024
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• heartworm,  heartworm disease,  mosquitoes,  heartworm disease in cats

Heartworms, scientifically known as Dirofilaria immitis, are worms that can grow up to 12 inches in length and live in the heart and lungs of affected animals. They are transmitted Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2024
• Julianne Porter, DVM
• heartworm,  heartworm disease,  heartworm disease in dogs,  mosquitoes

Pet owners in the Northeast United States are unfortunately already familiar with Lyme Disease, but there is another vector-borne disease* that is growing in incidence in the area: Heartworm Disease. Read More