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Protect Your Dog or Cat from Heartworm Disease

posted: Jun. 24, 2020.

Protect Your Dog or Cat from Heartworm Disease

Searching for a veterinarian in East Islip, NY, will lead you to All Friends Veterinary Hospital. Whether you are seeking dog care or cat care, we have you covered. While the needs of each pet are different, there are common wellness measures that are needed by all your pets. These measures start with vaccines when your pet is young, with boosters as needed and regular rabies vaccines. Other pet treatments that are considered necessary are flea and tick treatment and the prevention of heartworms.

What Are Heartworms?

Heartworms start as tiny worms that enter your pet's system, often through a bite from an infected mosquito, and work their way through the bloodstream to the heart and lungs. These worms then take up residence and continue growing until they block the blood flow to the lungs and hearts. Without that blood flow, your pet suffocates. Heartworm infections are a long and horrifying death sentence for your pet. Treatment is difficult, expensive, and rarely successful. Fortunately, prevention is easy.

How Are Heartworms Prevented?

Preventing heartworms is a simple matter of having your pet ingest either a pill or chewable once a month. Your veterinarian will prescribe the correct dosage based on your pet's weight. This monthly treatment goes a long way in providing a sense of relief knowing your pet is safe from an infestation.

Don't Give Heartworms a Chance

All Friends Veterinary Hospital has been serving pets in the East Islip, NY area for many years. We strongly believe that it is better to prevent something than it is to treat something that may not have much success. Heartworms are a horrible malady for your pet. Schedule a visit with our veterinarian today for an annual wellness check and speak with our staff about heartworm prevention medication that can keep your pet from going through a heartbreaking infection. Call us today at (631) 277-8700 to schedule an appointment.

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  • "I can not say enough about these wonderful people. Dr. Reda is the most compassionate veterinarian I have ever met. My beloved dog passed from cancer, but they were there every step of the way with any questions or concerns, even when they were oh vacation and I was totally distraught about it, they made sure to address my concerns and never made me feel like I was crazy. There should be more people like Dr. Reda and his staff in this business. I am forever grateful for all of you."
    Patricia Schwartz / East Islip, NY
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  • "I had such a good experience when I brought in a feral cat family during a TNR mission that I returned a month later when I adopted two of the kittens. Dr. Reda is simply a wonderful veterinarian. I appreciate his well-informed, holistic approach to treatment. He & his staff take the time to give me plenty of information and answer all my questions, while doing everything they can to minimize any distress and discomfort my cats experienced during the visit. In short, if you are looking for a vet that is highly knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate, I cannot recommend All Friends highly enough."
    Anna
  • "Dr. Reda and his staff are so thorough and caring with my dog. I've never had a vet that I really trusted before now that makes me feel like my dog and family's best interests are at heart. Thank you All Friends for making everything easier for my dog and family."
    Michelle T.
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