Small Bite: Heartworms - A Ticking Time Bomb

If you own a dog, chances are you have heard of heartworms. But do you really know what they are? How serious is an infestation? How is it treated? What are the odds of survival? What are the odds of your dog even contracting it in the first place? Today we’re digging into the coronary creepy crawlies to find you the answers. Our own dog, Oaklee, came to us from South Carolina with advanced Heartworm Disease, so we know first hand what it's like for your dog to fight this difficult battle. Sources: 2019 US Heartworm Map - https://d3ft8sckhnqim2.cloudfront.net/images/incidence-maps/2019-AHS-Incidence-Map.pdf?1588773259/Alaska Heartworm Cases- https://northpolevet.com/faqs/Heartworm Life Cycle, Size, Treatment, Prevention - https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/keep-worms-out-your-pets-heart-facts-about-heartworm-disease/Mosquitos In Winter - https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworm-resources-list/57-think-12-fact-sheets/418-mosquitoes-in-winter/------------------------------------Buy us a coffee, or support our show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pawsome------------------------------------Ask The Trainerhttps://www.pawsomeuniversity.com/ask.html------------------------------------Join The PU Mailing List!https://mailchi.mp/9d69169db4a1/pup------------------------------------Pawsome University Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSqhKRcTjWQDa_kmCB7x7yQ------------------------------------The Caps YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheCapsYT------------------------------------Pawsome University on Instagramhttps://www.iSupport the Show.We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Podcast for Dog People. If you found value in today's content, please consider subscribing to our podcast on your favorite platform to stay updated with future episodes. Connect with Us: - Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes, announcements, and more. - Like us on Facebook. - Watch us on YouTube. - Follow us on Twitte / X and Threads! - Visit our website at PawsomeUniversity.com. - Have a question or topic suggestion for future episodes? Ask The Trainer or reach out to us on Threads @PawsomeUniversity Additional Links:Recommended Pet ProductsBuy Me A Coffee - Support The Show!Advanced Pet First Aid & CPR Online Course by Pawsome University© 2023 Pawsome University, LLC...