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Category: Parasite Prevention

Heartworm Disease: Why Prevention Is Always Better Than Treatment

If you’ve ever heard your veterinarian emphasize year-round heartworm prevention, you might have wondered: Is it really that important? The short answer is yes—and for a very good reason. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting dogs and, less commonly, cats and ferrets. It’s caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the heart, lungs, […]

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Why Flea, Tick & Heartworm Prevention Is Year-Round in Louisiana

If you live in Louisiana, you already know our winters aren’t really winters. Mild temperatures, high humidity, and frequent rainfall create the perfect environment for parasites to thrive all year long. That’s why veterinarians strongly recommend continuous flea, tick, and heartworm prevention—12 months a year. Below is why skipping even “just a couple months” can put your pet at serious […]

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