Orchard Veterinary Medical Center Inc

The importance of heartworm disease detection and prevention is highlighted during National Heartworm Awareness Month! Heartworms are mosquito-transmitted parasites that dwell in the heart chambers and blood arteries. Heartworms can cause long-term damage to your pet's heart and lungs, as well as death. Coughing that doesn't go away, exhaustion, loss of appetite, and weight loss are all signs and symptoms. Annual heartworm tests and heartworm prevention from your doctor can help you avoid heartworm disease.