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, […]
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 […]
Your pet can’t tell you when something feels “off” — and often, by the time symptoms appear, disease has already progressed. That’s where wellness bloodwork becomes one of the most powerful tools we have in veterinary medicine. We consider wellness bloodwork a cornerstone of preventive care. It allows us to look inside your pet’s body and catch issues early, often […]
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