What Heartworm Is and How to Prevent It
Pets have a range of diseases and disorders that they need to be protected from and making sure that you are caring for your pet and preventing diseases like heartworm is essential. Heartworm is a fairly common disease, and with the help of a vet you can easily prevent it in your pet. For those in the Tucson area, Twin Peaks Veterinary Center is your source for heartworm treatment.
What is Heartworm?
Heartworm is a fairly common parasite that lives in the heart muscle of mammals. Heartworm is spread through the bite of mosquitos and ticks. Heartworm is a disease that works quickly and can easily lead to the death of your pet if you do not take the time to prevent it or take care of the infection before it gets too serious. Heartworms multiply quickly and tend to infest the heart to the point that it can sometimes explode or burst. Heartworm is a completely preventable disease. Heartworm can cause breathing issues, it can cause your pet to pass out from lack of blood to the brain as the heart struggles to pump blood, and it can kill your pet quite easily.
How to Prevent Heartworm
The best way to prevent heartworm is with a heartworm medication. Our veterinarian and veterinary staff can prescribe your pets a heartworm medication that can protect them from this disease. Heartworm treatment is painful and some pets may not make it through the treatment. In some cases, the damage is already done and even if the worms are killed, the pet simply cannot recover. That is why prevention is key. The heartworm pill generally comes with tick prevention as well as mosquito protection to make sure that your pet is going to be happy and healthy for as long as possible.
Contact Us Today
At Twin Peaks Veterinary Center we can help you find the heartworm treatment and prevention that you need for your pet. We want to make sure that your pet is happy and healthy and that there are no issues. Contact us today to learn more.