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Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ

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Heartworm Disease – A Potentially Deadly but Preventable Infection

2017-10-23 by CriticalCareDVM

I think most pet parents are familiar with term heartworm disease. They know veterinarians recommend preventative medications. In my experience, though, families don’t fully appreciate the seriousness of this condition in both dogs and cats. So, this week I wanted to take some time to explain what exactly is heartworm disease and emphasize the importance … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antigen, ascites, caval syndrome, coughing, dirofilaria immitis, dirofilariasis, ECG, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, HARD, heart, heartworm, heartworm-associated respiratory disease, hemoglobinuria, hemoptysis, infective, jugular, Knott's test, larvae, microfilariae, mosquito, murmur, preventative, tricuspid valve, Wolbachia

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