Pet Heartworm Testing
At Highway 58 Animal Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, we help prevent and can treat heartworm, a dangerous condition.
Pet Heartworm Testing in Chattanooga, TN
We at Highway 58 Animal Hospital offer heartworm treatment. Depending on the disease’s stage and the patient’s health, complete rehabilitation in a hospital setting may be feasible. There are no safety procedures or methods to remove the worms, however, our veterinary care specialists can assist in reducing any inflammation brought on by the illness.
Pet Heartworm Testing
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition affecting indoor and outdoor companion pets. Heartworm larvae are transmitted to healthy animals by mosquitoes that have bitten infected animals. Heartworms are found in all 50 states but are most prevalent in warm climates with stable bodies of water. This means that companion pet owners in southeast Tennessee must protect their pets year-round with preventive heartworm treatment.
At Highway 58 Animal Hospital, we recommend annual testing for heartworms as well as a preventive treatment program. We can test for the presence of heartworms quickly, easily, and economically. It is a severe and progressive disease, but the earlier it is detected, the better the chances that your pet will recover.
Without the protection provided by a preventive treatment program, heartworms can enter your pet’s bloodstream, settle in the heart chambers, and grow up to 12 inches. They spread to the large arteries of the body and affect your pet’s cardiovascular health. There are few, if any, early signs of heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Heartworm-positive dogs will eventually experience difficulty breathing and decreased physical activity.
Cats should be put on preventive treatment and tested as our veterinarians recommend. Cats are not a natural hosts for heartworms however, just a few can make a cat very ill. Cat prevention is critical because there is no approved drug treatment for heartworm infection in cats. If your cat tests positive for heartworms, it can be helped with good veterinary care and a long-term management plan.
If you haven’t had your companion pet tested for heartworms, schedule an appointment today at Highway 58 Animal Hospital. Our doctors and staff will work with you to determine the best heartworm preventative for your pet’s lifestyle.
Veterinary Services in Chattanooga, TN
Pet Boarding
Pet Heartworm Testing
Pet Microchipping
Pet Surgery
Pet Computerized Tomography (CT Scans)
Pet Hospice/Euthanasia
Pet Nutritional Counseling
Pet Ultrasound
Pet Dental Care
Pet Advanced Diagnostics
Pet Pain Management
Pet Wellness Programs
Pet Digital Radiography
Pet Laparoscopic Surgery
Pet Pharmacy