Heartworm Treatment At Our Forsyth Veterinary Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC

Heartworm treatment is more important than you may realize. Because it can be life-threatening to dogs and cats. Heartworms are spread through mosquitos, and as the name implies, they are literally worms that live inside the heart. These terrifying parasites can reach up to a foot long! That is the bad news, but there is good news. Heartworms can be prevented at Forsyth Veterinary Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.  First, your dog will need to be checked to make sure he does not already have heartworms. If he is negative then a monthly preventative will be prescribed to keep your pet safe. If he is positive for heartworms, then life-saving treatment is likely necessary but the prognosis is likely good with veterinary care. 

Bring Your Dog to Forsyth Veterinary Hospital for Tick Prevention and Heartworm Treatment

Prevention is key when it comes to the heartworm. This serious parasite can infect an unprotected mammal repetitively, for example, an untreated dog may have mature heartworms that are several inches long and breeding in their heart and a new infection from a fresh bite in their blood. Heartworms are aggressive and dangerous, treatment once infected must also be aggressive. Preventative medicine can save your dog or cat's life and will certainly save them from having to go through the life-saving treatment needed after infection. 

Contact us to Schedule an Appointment At Our Forsyth Veterinary Hospital!

Heartworms are a serious disease for your pet, and while prevention is best, aggressive early treatment is important. Call today at 336-765-1225 to schedule an appointment to get your pet tested for heartworms, and to start the life-saving preventative treatment. It is much better to prevent heartworms than to have to treat them so bring your dog or cat into Forsyth Veterinary Hospital soon. We treat a variety of pet conditions ranging from preventative care to surgery.