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Protect your pet from heartworm, a potentially fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Prevention is easy with annual injections, topical treatments, or monthly chews.
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease seen in all mainland states of Australia. Dogs are more susceptible to heartworm infestation than cats, and heartworm disease also tends to be more severe in dogs. Adult worms live within the heart and large blood vessels where they can grow to more than 30 cm in length. Heartworm larvae, more commonly called microfilariae, can also be found circulating in an infected dog’s blood.
We understand the potential risks of heartworm and offer a variety of preventative options:
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Our experienced team of vets and nurses are dedicated to ensuring that your furry friend receives the highest quality of service, from vaccinations to surgery
Senior Veterinarian and Director
Dr Ash obtained his scholarship from Fiji and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002. He went back to Fiji and spent the next few years in RSPCA practising and came back to Australia working in various general practices in Cairns and Sydney.
Senior Veterinarian and Director (BVSc USyd)
Kathy graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010. She has worked in several small animal general practices around Sydney. She also has more than 8 years experience in working in after hours and referral hospitals as an emergency veterinarian.
Veterinarian
Dr Jan has always been passionate about animals, medicine and science since a young age. He graduated with honours in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney.
Heartworms are transmitted from one dog to another by mosquitoes, which pick up the tiny microfilariae when they bite an infected dog. The microfilariae develop in the mosquito and are transmitted when the infected mosquito bites another dog. The heartworm larvae then migrate through the dog’s tissues and circulatory system, eventually reaching the heart and lungs where they grow into adult heartworms.
Heartworm may cause no clinical signs in the early stages of infestation, but as the worms grow and mature, they can interfere with the normal circulation of blood. This can result in signs of heart failure, and in some cases may lead to sudden death.
Thankfully, heartworm is very easy to prevent and should form part of your pet health care routine.
If your pet has not been on heartworm prevention we strongly recommend you speak to us about a heartworm test prior to starting a prevention program.
Please contact us or call 02 9622 1200 to discuss the best heartworm prevention program for your pet.
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease that is caused by a parasitic worm that lives in the heart and lungs of dogs and cats.
Yes, heartworm disease can be treated, but it can be costly and difficult, and the treatment can be hard on your pet. Prevention is the best form of care for your pet.
Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes that have previously bitten an infected animal.
The symptoms of heartworm disease can include a persistent cough, fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss.
The best way to prevent heartworm disease is by using one of the many available heartworm preventatives. These include annual injections, monthly topical treatments, or monthly chews/tablets.
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