Heartworms in AZ

Heartworms are transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. Even in our desert climate mosquitoes do thrive due to the amount of standing water from both people and rainstorms. The disease is spread when a mosquito bites an infected animal, and then bites a healthy animal. Heartworms are becoming more of a problem here due to the fact that Arizona is a popular destination for tourists and new residents. Along with them they have brought their pets with them, some of them infected with heartworms. For example, after Hurricane Katrina many pets were relocated to various states for adoption or relocation with their owners. Many of these pets were infected with heartworm due to the prevalence in that state. Luckily heartworm prevention is simple. Heartgard is a beef flavored chewable tablet that is given just once monthly to your pet. Not only does it prevent heartworm infection, it also prevents other parasites such as roundworms and hookworms. For more information on heartworm disease please visit American Heartworm Society or for details on Heartgard heartworm prevention visit Heartgard.

Heartworms in Dogs

Heartworms in Cats