April 12th, 2025
Get Your Illinois And Iowa Pets Checked For Heartworm This Month
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month!
Did you know that one mosquito bite could put your dog’s life at risk?
Here’s how heartworm disease happens:
A mosquito bites an infected dog and picks up tiny worms (microfilaria).
The worms develop inside the mosquito and are passed to another dog through a bite.
Over time, the worms grow and move into the heart and lungs, causing serious—sometimes fatal—damage.
The cycle continues as adult worms reproduce and release more microfilaria into the bloodstream.
The good news? Heartworm disease is 100% preventable!
Keep your pet safe with annual testing and monthly preventative medication available at the QCAWC Wellness Clinic!
Annual testing + prevention = a happy, healthy pup!
Visit us during our Drive-Up Curbside Clinic or Mobile Clinic to get your pet protected!
Drive-Up Curbside Clinic: https://qcawc.org/vet…/drive-up-curbside-wellness-clinic
Mobile Clinic: https://qcawc.org/vet-clinic/mobile-vaccine-clinic
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