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Sheriff Harley
here with another member of my “Top Ten Most
Unwanted”! AZGRC has had several dogs that have
been unsuspectingly recruited into this “gang”.
You can protect yourself by just having your
parents give you monthly prevention. Don’t fall
victim to these killers.
heartworm
what it is:
A serious,
potentially fatal canine disease spread by
mosquitoes.
More prevalent near lakes, golf courses,
swimming pools and irrigated land.
transmitted:
Mosquito bites infected dog then
bites another. Infected larvae enters a dog’s
bloodstream and develops into adult worms living
in the heart.
symptoms:
Cough,
listlessness, weight loss, reduced endurance.
Treatment:
Expensive and
harsh, requires painful injections, restricted
activity and possible radiographs. Continued
veterinary care for several months.
Prevention:
Easy and safe;
Annual blood tests that can be performed at your
annual exam and monthly preventative
medications. Please ask you Veterinarian for
more information.
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