April brings more daylight, rising temperatures and people and pets spending more time outdoors. With more time outdoors comes an increased health risk to pets’ health, making it an ideal time to ...

Seattle, Wash., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Heartworm Awareness Month, Greater Good Charities, in cooperation with Boehringer Ingelheim, the maker of NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Spring is right around the corner, but warmer temperatures mean your pet is at greater risk of contracting heartworm disease. Heartworms are spread through mosquitoes and ...

The parasite, spread by mosquitos, can be life-threatening.

Coco was an upbeat, loving ten-year-old beagle when Homeward Trails Animal Rescue – a Northern Virginia-based rescue organization – took her under their wings. Sue Bell, founder and owner of Homeward ...

Heartworm disease is a constant threat in Louisiana, and now is a good time to recall the dangers of this disease, especially when we may be letting our guard down because the weather is cooler and ...

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs, which can lead to damage of the heart, lungs and arteries if left untreated.

Warning: This article contains images that may be considered graphic to viewers. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Paws Humane Society in Columbus recently made a Facebook post about Layla, a dog it says was ...

Hola Dallas Voice readers, and welcome back to my monthly Woof column. First of all, thank you all for supporting me over the last four years, and thank you to those who voted for my Isla Veterinary ...

(BPT) – Heartworms are one of the most common — and preventable — threats to pet health. Sadly, owners who think their pets’ risk is low may unknowingly be taking a pass on protecting them from ...

Mississippi leads the U.S. in heartworm infections, with a 6% statewide rate. Veterinarians cite inconsistent prevention as the primary cause of infections. Monthly preventives remain cost-efficient ...