Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

At Orange County’s animal shelter, the 6-year-old lab mix nicknamed “Lucky Charm” has a happy, black-and-white face, sweet demeanor and mastery of some basic commands. He also has heartworms — the ...

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, a time to improve knowledge of heartworm disease and promote early diagnosis and treatment. Heartworm is only contracted through the bite of an infected ...

A word of warning: Don’t read this article on your lunch break unless you have a strong stomach. You see, heartworm lives up to its name—and then some. It’s a disease characterized by parasitic worms ...