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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 10, 2023 21:42:39 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/heartworm-in-pets Story at-a-glance Pet pest season is fast approaching, which means pet parents are about to inundated with recommendations for heartworm preventives from veterinarians and various forms of media In recent years, these recommendations have increasingly encouraged giving year-round preventives (chemical insecticides with side effects) to every dog and cat, everywhere My alternative recommendation is to assess your pet’s real-life, individual risk of acquiring heartworms based primarily on where you live, which dictates the mosquito population If you live in an area where mosquitoes are a problem, I recommend working with an integrative veterinarian to develop a sensible preventive protocol to keep your pet safe and healthy It’s also important in mosquito-endemic areas to have your pet tested for heartworms and other parasitic diseases at the beginning and again at the end of pest season My notes: Vets have to realize, as do the pet parents, one size does not fit all.
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Post by Bob on Feb 18, 2023 19:11:42 GMT -5
Yeah, some pets would be more susceptible than others would.
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