Heartworm disease is a serious condition. It is caused by a parasite named Dirofilaria immitis. This disease mainly affects ...

Untreated, heartworm disease may be fatal. It only takes the bite of one infected mosquito for your dog to contract heartworms. Each year, heartworm disease spreads to new areas, in part due to ...

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 ...