Heartworm in dog, also called dirofilariasis, is a really serious and sometimes deadly sickness. It happens when a parasite, called Dirofilaria immitis, gets into a dog’s bloodstream. These parasites grow up and make their home in a dog’s heart, the big blood vessel close to it (called the pulmonary artery), and other nearby big blood … Read more
Heartworm disease in dogs is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by the parasitic worm Dirofilaria immitis. These worms are transmitted through mosquito bites and can wreak havoc on a dog’s cardiovascular system if left untreated. Understanding the symptoms of heartworm in dogs is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. In this blog … Read more
Canine heartworm disease, caused by the filarial nematode Dirofilaria immitis, was first reported in India in 1980 and also affects cats. Adult dogs aged between 4 and 8 years are more commonly affected by this fatal parasitic infection, which is transmitted by mosquito bites from Anopheles and Culex species. Symptoms:Affected pets exhibit symptoms such as … Read more