This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Parasitic worms that occasionally reside on the right side of the heart of pets, such as dogs, cats and ferrets, cause the serious and ...

These parasites are more common than many owners realize, but luckily, nearly all are preventable.

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine parasites, suggesting heartworm disease has a far deeper and more complex ...

This time of year is fun for all family members, pets included, but it brings us into the crosshairs of the dreaded mosquito. While mosquitoes are mostly a nuisance, bringing itching and scratching to ...

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs, which can lead to damage of the heart, lungs and arteries if left untreated.

Not long ago, a cat or dog catching heartworm disease in the Inland Northwest was so unlikely I once thought I could go my entire career without ever diagnosing one. It used to be that unless you were ...

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Heartworms are running rampant in Tennessee, officials report. The American Heartworm Society has stated Tennessee has one of the highest reported cases of heartworm disease ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Viktoriya Skorikova / Getty Images Although it's true that dogs get heartworms more often than cats, heartworms in cats can be ...

Preventing heartworm disease in your dog isn't just good for your furry friend. It turns out that humans can be infected with ...