We strongly recommend that all dogs, regardless of lifestyle, be maintained on Heartworm prevention all year long, as
the threat of heartworm disease and other internal parasites is not seasonal.
All you have to do to protect your dog from
the threat of heartworm disease is to give HEARTGARD Chewables once a month and use as otherwise directed.
Pets need protection from the very real
threat of heartworm disease, which can kill dogs.
Dog owners are well aware of
the threat of heartworm disease, but many pet owners would be shocked to know that their cats are in danger as well.
Your pet can't escape
the threat of heartworm disease.
Not exact matches
And
heartworm disease is one
of the most deadly
threats your dog can face.
Outdoor cats are exposed to a variety
of threats, including
diseases (e.g., FIV, FLV, cancer,
heartworm), vehicle collisions, and fights with wildlife and other cats.
While research shows that America's dog owners are familiar with the
threat caused by
heartworm disease, adherence to the proper administration
of traditional
heartworm preventatives remains a serious problem for dog owners and veterinarians.
Because outdoor cats are exposed to a variety
of threats, including
diseases (e.g., feline aids, rabies, feline cancer,
heartworm), vehicle collisions, and fights with wildlife and other cats, they live a fraction
of the lifespan
of an indoor cat.
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.
The KNOW
Heartworms campaign will educate veterinarians and cat owners about the real
threat of the
disease and the importance
of prevention.
After all,
heartworm disease is one
of the most deadly
threats to your dog.