09/04/2025
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
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Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal, parasite that primarily affects cats and dogs. 🐈🐩
It is caused by a type of roundworm known as Dirofilaria immitis and is transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. 🦟
It takes 6-7 months for larvae to mature to adults. A single female adult heartworm can reach up to 14 inches (1 foot 🦶) in length and live up to 7 years.
These worms settle in the heart, blood vessels and the lungs 🫀🫁. Your pet will act normal until the larvae have matured a few months after infection.
Mosquito activity is high in Grenada 🇬🇩 so your pet is at greater risk of becoming infected. This is why heartworm prevention is vital to your pet’s wellbeing. 🐈⬛❤️🐕
Call Vets on the Go on +1 473 537 6960 to talk to our team about heartworm prevention and treatment for your pets.