Heartworm Season Is Coming: What Every Dog & Cat Owner Must Know

Heartworm disease is one of the most dangerous — and most preventable — diseases affecting dogs and cats. As mosquito season approaches, every pet owner needs to understand how heartworms spread, the risks they pose, and why prevention is so important. In this video, I explain *what heartworm disease is, how pets get infected, the symptoms to watch for, and how simple monthly prevention can protect your dog or cat from a potentially life-threatening condition.* Many pet owners believe heartworm prevention is only necessary during summer months or that indoor pets are safe — but those are common myths that can put pets at risk. As a veterinary technician, I’ll walk you through *how heartworms affect the heart and lungs, why treatment can be dangerous, and why prevention is always the safest option.* This video will help you understand: • What heartworm disease is • How mosquitoes spread heartworms • Symptoms of heartworm infection in dogs • Why cats can get heartworms too • Why prevention is easier than treatment • How monthly prevention and annual testing protect your pet Whether you have a **dog, cat, puppy, or kitten**, understanding heartworm prevention is a critical part of responsible pet ownership. Heartworms don’t follow the calendar — and mosquitoes don’t disappear when summer ends. *Protect your pet before the risk arrives.* If you'd like to support my channel so I can make more videos like these buy me a coffee below. Thank you!! https://buymeacoffee.com/vettechpetcare 00:00 Intro 01:05 What Is Heartworm Disease? 02:02 Mosquito Season Is Not "Just Summer" 03:05 Heartworms In Dogs 04:01 What Treatment Actually Looks Like 04:51 Heartworms In Cats 06:03 Monthly Preventatives: How They Work 07:10 Annual Testing: Why It's Non-Negotiable 08:15 Preventative Medicine Message 08:49 Common Myths 09:28 Practical Steps 10:08 Closing The links below may contain affiliates for which I may receive compensation. Simpatico Trio https://amzn.to/4lob73Y Heartgard Plus https://amzn.to/4sCMSBx Tri-Heart Plus https://amzn.to/3MY94Hq *Common questions about heartworm disease:* What is heartworm disease in dogs? How do dogs get heartworms from mosquitoes? Can indoor cats get heartworms? Do dogs need heartworm prevention year round? What are the symptoms of heartworm in dogs? How serious is heartworm disease in dogs? #Heartworm #HeartwormPrevention #DogHealth #CatHealth #PetCare #vettechpetcare