Sentences with phrase «of heartworm disease vary»

Since the symptoms of heartworm disease vary among dogs, it would be best that a veterinarian check your dog to evaluate a final analysis.

Not exact matches

Accuracy of antibody test results vary widely based on the stage of larval development at the time of sampling.12 For this reason, although a negative antibody test means an infection is less likely, it does not mean a cat is clear from infection.6, 9 Positive antibody test results are even more troublesome to interpret, as a positive antibody test merely indicates that a cat has been exposed to heartworm disease.

Signs of heartworm disease in pets vary based on the age and species of the pet and the number of worms present.

* Testing recommendations for both cats and dogs can vary from region to region based on the prevalence of heartworm disease in the area.

While the risk of infection in dogs varies from one region of the country to another and even from one community to another, one fact remains: heartworm disease is a threat to unprotected dogs in every state except Alaska.

Symptoms of heartworm disease can vary, but the most common are asthma symptoms and sudden death.