Spring is on its way, which means mosquitos and heartworm

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm • Days are getting longer and temperatures are getting higher, which can only mean that spring is well on its way! And with spring’s warmer weather sadly comes those pesky mosquitos. As a result, NuVet labs thought it would be a good idea to remind our readers.

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm • Symptoms • It can take months before heartworms are detectable through a blood test so it is important to have your dog screened in the spring from your veterinarian. Not all dogs will be symptomatic but many who are infected will show the following symptoms: • A dry cough • difficulty breathing • Weight loss • Fatigue • Lethargy

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm • How are heartworms diagnosed?

• If enough antigens are present in your dog’s bloodstream an antigen test can detect heartworms. Your vet may also do X-rays, ultrasounds, urinalysis and a complete blood count (CBC).

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm • What is a heartworm preventative?

• A heartworm preventative is essentially a medication that you can purchase from your vet that you can give your dog during the warmer months of the year (spring to first frost).

• .NuVet Plus is a specially formulated human grade supplement that we meticulously manufacture in our FDA registered laboratory.

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm • Dog owners who give their pups NuVet Plus have been delighted to find their dogs are healthier and happier. We regularly receive testimonials from puppy parents who share with us how their dogs have increased energy, shinier, more luxurious coats and better physical range of motion.

Spring is On Its Way, which means Mosquitos and Heartworm • We are proud to share these success stories on NuVet Reviews. To see what happy pet parents are saying about NuVet Plus, visit NuVet Reviews and read their amazing stories. You won’t be disappointed.