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A dog getting tested for heartworms. Ikayama, Flickr The thought of our canine companions having worms is more than disgusting, especially when the parasite is deadly. It becomes even more scary if treatments to keep dogs safe don't work, or become unavailable. Heartworm, a type of roundworm parasite, was first identified in 1922 and are found all around the world. Although they can affect cats, they are particularly fond of dogs. This parasite Dirofilaria immitis lives in the right heart chambers and lungs and causes severe damage and even death. Heartworm Life Cycle The complete life cycle of heartworms lasts approximately seven months and requires the help of another ugly parasite. A ...

Severo - Photos e Phatos, Flickr Heartworm medicine is a veterinary drug used to prevent or combat heartworm infection in household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Ivan A. Perez, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Miami Veterinary Specialists in Miami, to get some insights about these drugs. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is heartworm medicine? When we talk about heartworm medicine, we ought to talk first about prevention. Heartworm infection can be prevented, and there are several medications out there that are effective. When an ...

According to a new (scary) report from the Environmental Protection Agency, topical and on-spot flea and tick medications injured 44,000 pets last year. The study looked at EPA-registered pet products, commonly found at drug stores or on supermarket shelves in 2008. Sprays, collars, and shampoos – anything topical or on-spot to treat ticks and fleas - were included. Most of the potential incident reports involved spot-on treatments, like the ones sold in tubes or vials and used on a specific part of your pet's body. Reactions included rashes, seizures, and, in some cases, death. To play it safe, you may want to skip the grocery aisle for your flea and tick products. "Stick with a ...