06/01/2026
Let's talk about heartworm. Not in a scary way. In a 'you need to know this' way. Here's the reality: Heartworm season doesn't wait for summer.
It starts now. In June. When mosquitoes become active. And if you're thinking 'my pet is mostly indoors' or 'heartworm isn't common in my area' or 'I'll start prevention next month' — we need to talk.
HERE'S WHAT HEARTWORM IS: Heartworm is a parasite spread by mosquitoes. One infected mosquito bite = one heartworm larva in your pet's bloodstream.
That larva grows into an adult worm (sometimes MULTIPLE worms) that lives in the heart and lungs.
Sounds bad? It is. But it's also completely preventable.
HERE'S WHY IT IS CRITICAL NOW:
→ Heartworm prevention needs to START before mosquito season (now)
→ Starting prevention after exposure = too late
→ A missed dose in May = a whole month of zero protection
→ Even ONE mosquito bite in an unprotected month could infect your pet.
HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS: Prevention is simple, affordable, and 99%+ effective. Options include monthly tablets, monthly injections, or annual injections, depending on what works for your pet.
IF YOUR PET ISN'T ON PREVENTION YET: Don't wait another month. Call us today.
We can start your pet immediately and make sure they're protected all season long.
If your pet IS on prevention: great! Keep it up consistently — no skipping months, even if you think it's safe.
This isn't complicated. It's preventable. And prevention is way easier (and cheaper) than treatment. Let's protect your pet. 💙
