Heartworm on the Rise in Colorado

According to CBS4 in Denver Colorado, Heartworm Disease is on the rise and veterinarians are now recommending year round preventive maintenance.

DENVER (CBS4) ―
by Molly Hughes
....There's no way for dog owners to know if their pets have heartworm disease.

Veterinarians, like Dr. Jed Rogers at the Firehouse Animal Hospital, are now recommending year-round treatment rather than just a 6-month period.

"Mainly because we're seeing more mosquitoes, and that's what transmits heartworm disease," Rogers said. read more...

For more information, see our Heartworm Prevention Guidelines for Dogs.