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Heartworm is a deadly
disease and you can prevent it from happening to your pet. Please call
Hillview at 614.866.2290 to schedule your dog’s appointment. Heartworm infection is endemic and a serious health risk for dogs everywhere in the U.S. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes carrying microscopic heartworm larvae, which enter the dog’s bloodstream and migrate to the heart and lungs. If left untreated, heartworms can clog major blood vessels, resulting in organ failure and death. However, heartworm it
preventable and there are several preventatives on the market. Most are pills
that are administered once a month. However, sometimes a dose is missed and the
dog is at risk for heartworm.
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Please
call Hillview at 614-866-2290 to schedule your dog’s appointment for
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