Blog: Heartworm

Heartworm life cycle

Heartworm: What You Really Need to Know. by S. Longridge, DVM and M. Goulin, RVT

Seriously… do we even have heartworm in Ontario? Unfortunately, we do. There are several hundred cases in Canada each year, with the bulk of them (about 70-75%) being in Ontario – that means over 150 cases within 100 miles of Clappison Animal Hospital were reported in 2014. Don’t forget, these...

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Heartworm Treatment

So what is Heartworm? Thanks to increased media attention, most people have heard of heartworm but may not understand how it can affect their pets. Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasite that is spread by mosquitoes and affects domestic dogs and wild canids (ex. foxes and coyotes). Cats can very...

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Heartworm, Parasite & Wellness Testing April to July 2015

Like all of us, your pet’s health will change as he or she ages. Pets age more rapidly than humans, meaning that health changes can happen quickly, and they have no voice to tell us when things are not right. Just as your doctor would recommend for you, annual Wellness...

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The Right Heartworm Medication for Your Pet

Written by Christine Attridge-Hardy There are so many different types of Heartworm medications available on the market that it is hard to decide on what one to choose for your dog.  Here at Clappison Animal Hospital we believe that your decision needs to suit your lifestyle.  We do not tell...