Sentences with phrase «highest heartworm incidence»

In 2013, it was determined that Alabama is the highest heartworm incidence rate in the country1 with an annual average of 90 heartworm - positive dogs per clinic.

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Most states have «hot spots» where the heartworm infection rate is very high compared with other areas in the same state, however the incidence of heartworm disease in a particular area is not always predictable from year to year.

The Portland Metro area is not an area that currently has a high incidence of heartworm disease, however, dogs that travel or go hiking are at a higher risk of infection.

The areas of the country being hit hardest by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have some of the highest incidence rates of heartworm disease in the nation.

Although some geographic regions like the southern states and Mississippi Delta region have a higher incidence of heartworms, the disease has been found in all fifty states.

North Texas has one of the highest incidences of heartworm disease in pets in the country.

Due to the high incidence of heartworm disease in our area, year round prescription heartworm preventative medication is necessary.

While states in the Gulf and Mississippi Valley are best known for their high levels of heartworm - positive dogs, other areas are showing increased incidences as well.

Here in North Georgia, there is a higher incidence of heartworm disease compared with many other parts of the country.

Actually the southeastern part of the United States has the highest incidence of heartworm infection in dogs.

Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, and tends to have a higher incidence in areas heavily populated by mosquitoes.

Without such vigilance, heartworm incidence numbers could climb higher than ever before.»