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Preventing heartworm disease in pets requires care

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Heartworms are among the most damaging parasites in dogs but 100-percent preventable.

The infection can be prevented with medications given monthly and should be given all year round.

Unfortunately, that's not always the case.

Annie Yu learned more about heartworm disease and introduced us to a pet who is heartworm positive.

Online:

http://muttsmatterrescue.org/

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