07/09/2024
7 Facts About Heartworms
1. They are spread to cats and dogs via bites from infected mosquitos.
2. Heartworms can grow up to 1 foot long.
3. The states with the highest density of diagnosed cases are Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas.
4. Prevention is possible via low-cost medication.
5. Treatment once contracted can cost thousands.
6. There is no approved treatment for cats.
7. Heartworm prevention can be started at 8 weeks.
Heartworm tests are available on a walk-in basis. The cost is just $20.
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