Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal parasitic infection that can affect dogs and cats , so it’s important for pet ...

Marisa Ames, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), discusses ways that veterinary teams can help reduce the transmission of parasite ...

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), explains why tapeworm and heartworm tests miss cases, how fecal flotation falls short, and why clinician judgment matters most.

Heartworm’s global spread likely stems from ancient canid hosts, not recent human activity. Findings may reshape treatment ...

Fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, and heartworm are more than just a nuisance — they can lead to serious health problems for ...

Heartworm treatment for dogs typically costs between $1,200 and $1,800, according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS). You might pay more or less, depending on factors such as your location, the ...

The Companion Animal Parasite Council’s 2026 forecast warns of expanding risks for Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and heartworm across the U.S., even in historically low-risk areas. Data ...

For decades, scientists have assumed canine heartworms spread globally alongside modern dog movement, but new genomic research co-authored by researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary ...

Not long ago, a cat or dog catching heartworm disease in the Inland Northwest was so unlikely I once thought I could go my entire career without ever diagnosing one. It used to be that unless you were ...

In honor of Heartworm Awareness Month, Greater Good Charities, in cooperation with Boehringer Ingelheim, the maker of ...

Recent rain in Corpus Christi has created stagnant water, increasing the mosquito population and the risk of fatal heartworm ...

Republic Veterinary Hospital is alerting pet owners across Hays County to a convergence of seasonal health risks affecting ...