Providing your pet with professional heartworm services is the most effective way to guard against a serious and life-threatening disease. Caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart and lungs, this condition is transmitted exclusively through the bite of an infected mosquito. At CSRA Vets, we want owners to know that because mosquitoes are a year-round concern, every pet, including those who live mostly indoors, is vulnerable to infection. This disease is not passed directly from pet to pet but is transmitted exclusively through the bite of an infected mosquito. Because mosquitoes are a year-round concern in our climate, every pet, including those who live mostly indoors, is vulnerable to infection.
The most dangerous aspect of heartworm disease is that the early signs are often invisible. A pet can be infected for many months without showing any symptoms like a persistent cough, fatigue, or weight loss. During this time, worms are silently causing irreversible damage to their heart and lungs. By the time symptoms become obvious, the disease is already in an advanced stage.
This is why prevention is not just a recommendation; it is an absolute necessity. For dogs, treatment is possible but involves a long, difficult, and risky process with painful injections and months of strict confinement. For cats, the reality is even more stark: there is tragically
no approved treatment for heartworm disease, making prevention their only protection.
Our heartworm services are built on the expert guidelines of the American Heartworm Society, which recommends annual testing and year-round prevention for every pet. A simple blood test can confirm your pet is free from infection, and a monthly preventive medication is the only reliable way to protect them from the devastating effects of this disease. Our team will work with you to choose the best prevention plan based on your pet’s specific needs and lifestyle.
Don’t wait for a mosquito to make this critical health decision for you. Protect the one you love. Call us today to schedule your pet’s annual wellness exam and heartworm test.
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