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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Heartworms aren't a problem in some areas. I would look it up though (should show a map for Canada). If heartworms are an issue at all where you are, then you should absolutely use preventative in my opinion. You aren't a bad mom at all.  |
I did some research and Alberta has to much extreme weather to carry it apperently...YAY I am relief...Thank you for your help!!
Do we have heartworm in Canada?
Yes. Heartworm occurs in warmer regions, where summer temperatures are high enough for the worm larvae to survive inside the carrier mosquitoes. The high-risk areas in Canada are southern Ontario, southern Quebec Manitoba, and the Okanagan in British Columbia. Heartworm is also found in most states in the US. Although it is not absolutely certain, it appears that
heartworms are unable to survive at prevailing temperatures in Alberta and Saskatchewan. A few cases are diagnosed in these provinces every year, but to date they have all been dogs that have visited or lived in heartworm risk areas.