At Village Veterinary Practice, we care about your pet's well being and home care as much as their medical
health. Below you will find some articles that we have written to help you take care of your pet.
In the late stages of heartworm disease, the patient will develop heart failure and the disease becomes very difficult
to treat. Fortunately, this stage of the disease is easily avoidable through testing and prophylactic measures. Village Veterinary
Practice promotes prevention through monthly medication as the preferred course of action for our patients.
Village Veterinary Practice
offers medication for heartworm protection as well as heartworm blood testing. We recommend that all dog owners have their pets (dogs
over six months of age) tested annually for heartworm disease. Heartworm is easily diagnosed through a simple blood test which is
performed in our lab and results are received the same day.
Village Veterinary Practice recommends year round preventative maintenance
rather than “warm” month treatment.
While heartworm preventatives are highly
effective they are not 100% guarantee. This is why Village Veterinary Practice promotes annual testing on your pet. Occasionally a
dose gets missed, spit out, vomited, or is not completely absorbed, thus resulting in inadequate protection. Annual heartworm testing
is a safeguard against your pet suffering from heartworm disease without your knowledge. Giving heartworm preventative to an already
infected pet can cause further health issues.
Village Veterinary Practice offers several oral preventatives against heartworm disease
which also protects your pet from intestinal parasites and immature fleas. Most heartworm preventatives are flavored for a palatable
taste so that it can be given as an enjoyable treat.
Call us to set up an appointment to discuss heartworm testing and prevention
methods for your pet.