Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by ...

In the United States and many other countries worldwide, heartworm illness in pets is a serious and sometimes deadly ...

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects not only dogs, but also cats and ferrets, in the ...

Data on US states with the highest infection rates for heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis is presented.

A Thai doctor issued a warning after a patient discovered a dog heartworm in her body, believed to have been transmitted via mosquito bites.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Have you ever skipped a month of heartworm preventative for your dog? What are heartworms? How do dogs get them? Can cats get them as well? On this episode of ...

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From fleas and ticks to mosquitoes, parasites are active in every state—and not just during the warmer months. Thrive Pet ...