If you live in a warm or humid area, your dog is being exposed to heartworm-carrying mosquitoes almost every day. Even in cooler climates, heartworm disease is underreported and spreading faster than most pet parents realize.
This clip comes from the full episode “Do Pets Really Need Year-Round Flea, Tick & Heartworm Meds?” on The Pet Parent Hotline with host Amy Castro. She explains why it’s critical to talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s heartworm risk and how to set the right prevention schedule for your region.
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE:
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE FULL EPISODE:
• How often dogs are exposed to heartworm in different climates
• The truth about “seasonal” heartworm prevention
• What your vet wants you to know about testing and medication timing
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