Posts Tagged: pets

Dogs and cats are susceptible to the devastating effects of heartworm disease, a serious illness caused by a parasitic worm. In infected animals, heartworm disease can damage the lungs and heart. If not treated, the worms can grow and multiply, and eventually block blood flow to the animal’s heart altogether.

But there is good news. Heartworm disease is preventable with diligent, ongoing parasite protection. Our team at Bayside Animal Hospital is dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of heartworm disease. Keep reading for important information about heartworm disease symptoms, risks, and prevention.

We often hear about the benefits of spaying and neutering in the context of controlling the pet population. After all, the ASPCA reports that more than 6 million companion animals wind up in shelters every year in the United States. And this statistic doesn’t even include the number of pets that are abandoned to live in the wild, or the unwanted pets that get passed from one household to another. 

Pet owners with an indoor-only cat or pets of the same gender, however, may not see why it’s important to have their pets spayed or neutered.