Dogs in
endemic areas probably should be on heartworm preventatives for life, although only a veterinarian can recommend the appropriate prevention protocol.
Not exact matches
An important and
probably best known example of a zoonotic viral disease from companion animals is rabies, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any patient presented with encephalitis in
endemic areas.
Vaccination is preferable, and
probably essential in
areas where rabies is
endemic in the wild animal population.