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Worms reside in the mosquito for a short period of time in order to become infective. When a mosquito bites a dog, it picks up larval heartworms which eventually circulate in the bloodstream of the infected dog.
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Heartworms in Dogs and about Treatments What Are Heartworms ? Heartworms disease in dogs is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. The worms are spread through the bite of a mosquito. When a mosquito bites a dog, it picks up larval heartworms which eventually circulate in the bloodstream of the infected dog. Symptoms of Heartworms in Dogs Coughing Weight Loss Lethargy or inactivity Rapid or difficulty breathing Allergic reactions Collapse Bulging Chest Heartworms Life Cycle It all begins when the mosquito ingests blood with mmicrofilariae from an infected dog. the microfilariae beigns developing into infective larvae within mosquito. Then the larvae migrates to the right side of the heart and develops into adult worms When the mosqutio feed on new host the infection larvae also enters in them What Are Heartworms ? If your dog is determined to have such developed heartworms, at that point they require actual heartworm treatment and not simply the preventives. It takes 60 days to finish a heartworm treatment. Generally, the vet will recommend finishing the course of heartworm preventives and anti- infection agents including doxycycline and prednisone . Fortunately, protecting your pet is simple. All you need to do is keep up with his preventive care products. Nexgard Spectra, Heartgard Plus, Revolution and Nuheart for dogs are the absolute best and demonstrated dewormers that prevent heartworm infection. +18003041918 contact@PetCareClub.com