It is the time of year when some pet parents put their dogs and cats back on flea, tick and heartworm preventatives, but an expert said pets should stay on preventatives year-round. "There ...

The American Heartworm Society (AHS) recently released an updated map of heartworm incidence in the US, along with results of ...

Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs include prescription and OTC medicines that help prevent parasites and serious ...