Your Baltimore Veterinarian Answers Most Common Heartworm FAQ’s
Heartworm is one of the most dangerous parasites that can infect your pet. Heartworm disease is transmitted to animals by mosquitoes. Is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that primarily affects dogs, but cats and other household pets are also at risk.
How Can My Pet Get Heartworm?
Heartworms are only transmitted animal to animal through mosquitoes. When an infected animal is bitten by a mosquito, the heartworm enters the mosquito’s system. When the mosquito bites an animal, such as a dog or cat, the infected larvae are transmitted to your pet. Within about six months, the larvae develop into adult heartworm,