Dealing with heartworms is one of the scariest thing a pet parent can go through. These little parasites, when left untreated, can be very dangerous and even fatal to your pet. That’s why it’s important to know the facts about heartworms, because after all, an informed pet parent is a good pet parent. We’ve rounded up five major myths about heartworms.
Myth: You only need to protect your pet during the summer months.
It’s true that June – August are high times for mosquitoes, but prevention is recommended throughout the year. Even during the winter months, heartworm can affect your pets.
