What is Heartworm?Heartworm is a disease caused by its namesake, the heartworm, known scientifically as
Dirofilaria immitis. It is a parasitic roundworm that thrives inside dogs. It is transmitted
through a mosquito bite. Heartworm has a much higher incidence in warm weather countries
were mosquito…
Dirofilaria immitis. It is a parasitic roundworm that thrives inside dogs. It is transmitted
through a mosquito bite. Heartworm has a much higher incidence in warm weather countries
were mosquito…