Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you noticed that your normally happy, healthy dog has started coughing constantly? A lot of things could be the cause of your ...

Heartworm disease sounds like something out of a horror story, and for dogs, it pretty much is. This disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, and it begins when one unlucky mosquito bite ...

This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Parasitic worms that occasionally reside on the right side of the heart of pets, such as dogs, cats and ferrets, cause the serious and ...

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) -- The chances of dogs catching heartworm disease in Orange County are going up thanks to the Aedes aegypti mosquito, officials say. The pesky Aedes aegypti, more commonly ...

The heat is on, and mosquitoes are out in full force. While heartworm disease is a constant threat in Louisiana, it’s good to remind pet owners of the dangers of this disease at this time of year.

When your veterinarian asks if you want a heartworm test for your dog (or occasionally, cat), he/she usually will be ...

Climate change could be contributing to the spread of heartworm in the U.S., creating conditions ripe for the transmitters of the parasite, mosquitoes, to breed. A 2019 USA TODAY article cited data ...

Q: My vet recommended heartworm testing and prevention chews for my pets, but I’m worried about side effects and cost. Are these really needed? A: For most dogs, the answer is yes. Heartworm disease ...