Not long ago, a cat or dog catching heartworm disease in the Inland Northwest was so unlikely I once thought I could go my ...

"Heartworm disease, although rare, is not treatable in cats and has a high fatality rate," she said. "Coverage for ticks, immature life stages of fleas, and intestinal parasites are also important ...

According to Dr. Madi McIntire with Hub City Veterinary Clinic, cases of heartworm disease have been on the rise recently. “We normally see probably a couple a year per doctor, maybe. This year ...

Ticks are most active when the temperature rises above 40 degrees, according to Grayson. He said the solution to avoiding ...

Fecal exam for parasites: If your cat is indoors all the time, he may need to be dewormed as an adult, but it is good to have ...

Intestinal parasites, which many preventions offer protection against, are diagnosed year-round, particularly in puppies and ...

Second Chance Animal Services is reminding pet owners to take proactive steps in preventing heartworm. This disease is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and can be deadly if left untreated.