Dogs with large worm burdens, known as caval syndrome, need surgery to treat their heartworm disease. Extra care during ...

Even surgery is not always successful, and the possibility of death is high. Only after surgically removing the adult heartworms obstructing the blood flow can dogs with Caval syndrome be saved.

Are mosquito bites a problem for dogs and cats? Dr Chester says most pets won't be bothered by the bites, however the risk of heartworm disease, which is spread by mosquitoes and can be fatal ...