From MarshallNewsMessenger.com…
Heartworms is a term many pet owners hear but few really understand.
When left untreated, these infections, transmitted through mosquito bites, can slowly spread to the heart or lungs, damaging vital organs and eventually leading to death.
Fortunately, preventative medications can allow owners to fight back.
Dr. Ashley Saunders, a veterinary cardiologist and professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, gets to the heart of the matter regarding heartworms.
From a parasite’s point of view, the heart is both an easy and devastating target. Since the heart collects blood from all over the body and has no protective barrier, it is easy to reach and invade.
