Heartworm is a potentially fatal disease that affects both cats and dogs. Here at Pet-Agrees Wellness Services, we offer heartworm treatment and prevention services to all pet owners in Gordonsville, TN. The importance of taking action against heartworm disease cannot be stressed enough. You’ll understand why by continuing with the rest of this article.
The Dangers of Heartworm Disease
In order to fully grasp the threat posed by heartworm disease, we first need to understand how this parasite works.
First, a mosquito that has heartworm inside of it needs to bite another, non-infected animal. Once the larvae are in the host’s body, it will take some time for them to mature. Heartworms can do serious damage while growing inside an animal’s body. They can damage vital organs, including the heart and lungs.
Early on, your pet may only exhibit some coughing due to heartworm disease. However, this disease can eventually rob your pet of his energy. When the disease reaches the final stage, the heartworms inside your pet’s body may start to cause organ failure. The disease will ultimately be fatal if it is not treated.
You must practice proper pet care to prevent things from getting to that point. Work with a vet on our veterinary team and come up with a plan to either prevent or treat the onset of heartworm disease.
How a Veterinarian on Our Veterinary Team Can Protect Your Pet from Heartworms
Given the potentially serious consequences of heartworm disease, you and a vet on our team should aim for prevention first. Thankfully, preventing heartworms is not that difficult if you prioritize it.
Different types of heartworm prevention is available to keep your pet safe. A veterinarian on our team can recommend one to you. You can also search for one online or at a pet store.
When it comes to heartworm disease, you want to focus prevention because the available treatments pose risks. You can treat heartworm disease in dogs, but these can be time consuming and difficult for your pet. There is no viable heartworm treatment for cats.
Take proactive action against heartworms to keep your pet safe.
Get Pet Care from a Veterinarian on Our Vet Team
Proper pet care should include a heartworm disease prevention regimen. We at Pet-Agrees Wellness Services can help. Contact our location in Gordonsville, TN, to learn more about our heartworm prevention services. Call us at (615) 683-6600 for more information.