Helpful Info for Your Pets - Heartworm
Due to the rapidly changing environment in Arizona the past 3-4 years, heartworm disease is starting to become an epidemic in the valley. There have been over 1000 case diagnosed in dogs and over 50 cases of positive in door only cats ( April 1, 2006 – October 2006). The key to keeping this life threatening disease away from your pet is heartworm prevention. Testing is required in dogs prior to starting prevention. It’s ok to start prevention in cats with out testing. Please call us with further questions about this disease and your pet.