If you own a dog, it’s important that you keep him or her protected against dangerous pests. Heartworm is one of the most hazardous and common pests out there! Learn more about heartworm symptoms, treatment, and prevention in this article from a Shawnee, KS vet. How Do Dogs Get Heartworm? Mosquitoes pick up an immature form of heartworms, called microfilariae, when they bite an animal that is already infested. Inside the mosquito, the microfilariae develop … Read More