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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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💰 7 Reasons Preventive Care Saves You Money (and Heartache)

Veterinary care can feel expensive — especially when your pet seems perfectly healthy. But here’s the truth we see every single day at Three Rivers Animal Hospital: 👉 Preventive care almost always costs less than treating advanced disease. Preventive care isn’t about doing “extra” tests — it’s about catching problems early, when they’re easier, less […]

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