Heartworm Prevention
in Rome, GA
At Animal Medical Center of Rome, we know how important it is to protect your pet from heartworm disease, a serious, potentially fatal condition spread by mosquitoes. Since mosquitoes are active throughout much of the year in Georgia, keeping your pet on consistent heartworm prevention is one of the most important steps you can take for their health.
What Is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm disease is caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of affected pets. Dogs are natural hosts for heartworms, but cats can also be infected. Left untreated, heartworms can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage, and even death.
How Heartworms Spread
Heartworms are transmitted through mosquito bites. When a mosquito carrying heartworm larvae bites your pet, the larvae enter the bloodstream and develop into adult worms over several months. Because this disease is so prevalent in the Southeast, prevention is essential.
Unlike many other parasites, heartworms cannot be eliminated with over-the-counter treatments. Once a pet is infected, treatment is costly, lengthy, and risky—especially for cats, who often cannot be safely treated. Fortunately, prevention is safe, effective, and affordable.
Our veterinarians recommend:
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Annual heartworm testing to ensure your pet is parasite-free
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Year-round prevention through safe, reliable medications
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Customized prevention plans tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and health needs
Protect Your Pet with
Heartworm Prevention in Rome, GA
At Animal Medical Center of Rome, we are committed to keeping your pet safe from parasites like heartworms. With routine testing and preventive care, you can help your pet avoid the dangers of this disease and enjoy a healthier, happier life.