If the pet that you adopted has not yet been spayed or neutered, it is important that you have this surgical procedure performed as soon as possible. Millions of unwanted pets are euthanized every year. Additionally, spaying or neutering your pet will help protect against breast cancer, prostate disease, and uterine infections. We strongly recommend that your pet be healthy and fully vaccinated before having this surgical procedure. Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause heart and lung failure.
Medications are available that can prevent future infection and disease and are administered montly.
All dogs 6 months of age or older should be tested for heartworm disease and then be placed on heartworm preventive medication. Puppies less that 6 months of age may be placed on preventive medication without first being tested. These medications also protect your pet against common intestinal worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. We therefore recommend that this monthly medication be given year round to protect your pet. All dogs should be retested annually for heartworm disease.