{"id":361,"date":"2018-03-19T16:52:59","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T21:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovethemtoo.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2022-08-18T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:17:11","slug":"which-dog-has-heartworm-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovethemtoo.com\/blog\/which-dog-has-heartworm-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Dog Has Heartworm Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If left untreated, heartworm disease is fatal.<\/p>\n<p>It takes approximately 6 months for a dog to test positive for heartworm after being bitten by an infected mosquito.\u00a0 Many times dogs do not show symptoms of the disease until it has progressed to the later stages.<\/p>\n<p>This is why bringing your pooch to the vet for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welovethemtoo.com\/services\/prevention-fleas-ticks-heartworms-parasites\/\">annual heartworm screening<\/a> is so important.\u00a0 Once the test is completed, you can begin a monthly heartworm preventive like Heartgard Plus, a beef-flavored chew, which protects your pet against this deadly disease.\u00a0\u00a0Currently, we are offering a $12 rebate on 12 months of Heartgard. Take advantage of this deal while it lasts!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-362 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.welovethemtoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Which-dog-has-Heartworm-Disease_-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.welovethemtoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Which-dog-has-Heartworm-Disease_-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.welovethemtoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Which-dog-has-Heartworm-Disease_-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Poppy, Mia, Dash &amp; Buster are all patients at South Des Moines Veterinary Center.\u00a0 One dog tested positive and has been treated for Heartworm Disease.\u00a0 Can you tell which dog is positive?\u00a0 The signs are not always clear from just their appearance.\u00a0 Protect your pet from Heartworm Disease.\u00a0 Once a month, every month.<\/p>\n<p>Want to protect your furry kiddos from Heartworm Disease?\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/local.demandforce.com\/b\/southdesmoinesveterinarycenter\/schedule\">Set up an appointment here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If left untreated, heartworm disease is fatal. 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