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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Heartworm is a devastating disease and these worms attack the heart of the dog. It's a very painful and costly disease to treat, so most people give the medicine, that helps prevent it. Mosquitos carry the larva and a dog has to get a blood test before the medicine can be given. It kills the larva before they can reach the heart. Maybe because you live in Alaska, you don't have a problem with mosquitos. Some of our Canadian member’s dogs have gotten the disease. You might want to check with your vet. |
Thanks
We do have mosquitos, so im gonna ask my vet
