Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

Heartworm disease may be one of the most misunderstood threats facing pets today, despite being largely preventable.

Heartworm-positive dogs adopted out of Jacksonville's municipal shelter have historically had their treatments covered, but ...