Your pet needs to be on Heartworm Preventative all year round.
Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes, which can be active nearly year-round in Texas. When an infected mosquito bites your pet, it can transmit microscopic heartworm larvae into their bloodstream. Over time, these larvae grow into adult worms that live in the heart and lungs, causing severe damage and even death if left untreated.
The good news? Heartworm disease is entirely preventable with regular monthly medications—either oral or topical. These preventatives are safe, affordable, and far less costly than treating a full-blown heartworm infection.
Prevention is especially important in Texas because the risk never fully goes away, even in winter. By keeping your pet on year-round heartworm prevention and scheduling regular veterinary checkups, you’re giving them the best protection possible against this dangerous disease.
Talk to your veterinarian today about the right heartworm prevention plan for your pet and shop our prevention options here.
