08/25/2026
❤️Heartworm Disease and Testing - Let's Talk About It. 🪱
Find it hard to figure out when to have your pet tested for heartworm disease? Confused why it is recommended to test your pet when you are religious about giving them their monthly pill? 📆
Trust us, we get it.
Heartworm prevention is important—but so is regular testing! 🔎
Even dogs who receive heartworm prevention year-round should be tested as recommended by your veterinarian. No prevention is 100% foolproof, and missed doses, vomiting, improper absorption, or an infection that occurred before starting prevention can put your pet at risk. 😲
Our friends at the American Heartworm Society have put together this helpful infographic showing when heartworm testing is recommended in different situations—from puppies and newly adopted dogs to pets who have missed a couple of doses here and there. 💊
Why test? Regular testing helps us catch infections early, confirm that your pet’s prevention plan is working, and make sure your dog continues to receive the care they need. Regular annual testing allows us to continue to prescribe your pet's heartworm prevention risk free.🐾
If you’re unsure when your dog is due for a heartworm test, please ask your veterinary team—we’re happy to help! ❤️
☎️Give us a call today! 508-376-5317
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