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Think 12 Series: Would you know if she had heartworm (canine)

Heartworms happen on the inside. Only a veterinarian is equipped to test dog for heartworms.

Think 12 Series: Would you know if he had heartworm (feline)

Heartworms happen on the inside. Only a veterinarian is equipped to test cats for heartworms.

Think 12 Series: Has heartworms will travel

Coyotes get heartworms. And because they're not likely to be on heartworm prevention, they are an important source of heartworm transmission.

Think 12 Series: If your cat gets heartworms there is no treatment

Sad but true--there's no approved treatment for heartworm infection in cats.

Think 12 Series: Loves the beach. Doesn't love heartworms

What dog would want heartworms? Protect your pup!

Think 12 Series: Just One infected mosquito can infect many pets

An infected mosquito can infect every pet it feeds on.

Think 12 Series: Both indoor and outdoor cats get heartworms

Anywhere there are mosquitoes--indoors or out--there's a threat of heartworm disease for a cat.

Think 12 Series: Heartworms can grow up to a foot long (b)

Heartworms can grow to be 12 inches long or MORE inside a dog's heart, lungs, and arteries.

Think 12 Series: Enemies Approaching

Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes--and it only takes one bite.

Think 12 Series: She can't hide from heartworm (canine)

Your dog can't play hide-and--go-seek with heartworms. Keep him on year-round heartworm prevention.

Think 12 Series: He can't hide from heartworm (feline)

Unprotected cats are a risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito. Keep him on preventives year-round.

Think 12 Series: He can't hide from heartworm (ferret)

Cute little ferrets are HIGHLY susceptible to heartworms.

Think 12 Series: Braves the outdoors. Fears Heartworms. (feline)

Cats that aren't on year-round heartworm prevention have reason to fear this sometimes fatal--disease.

Think 12 Series: Has your growing dog outgrown her heartworm preventive

Puppies grow up fast, and their heartworm medication dosage can change quickly. Make sure your dog is taking the right dose.

Think 12 Series: Has your big boned cat outgrown his heartworm preventive

Heartworm preventives are dosed by weight. Make sure your kitty is getting the right dose.

Grounded or Unfounded: Heartworm disease in dogs is difficult to treat.

While hearworm infection can be treated in dogs, the treatment regime can be arduous.

Heartworm Life Cycle (Veterinary Professionals)

Think 12 Series: Heartworms can grow up to a foot long (a)

Heartworms are long. In fact, they can grow more than a foot long in a dog's heart, lungs and arteries.

There's no room in his heart for heartworms. (ferret)

Ferret hearts are tiny, and just a few heartworms can be fatal.

We're heartworm - freeeeeee!

There's nothing like the feeling of knowing dogs are heartworm free.

Do I look like I have heartworms? (canine)

Heartworm infection isn't visible on the outside. Dogs should be tested annually for heartworms.

Did you remember my heartworm preventive? (feline)

Cats need to get their heartworm prevention on time to stay protected.

She's free. Heartworm-free.

Heartworm prevention in cats keeps them happy and heartworm-free

Do I look like I have heartworms? (feline)

Heartworm infection in cats isn't visible from the outside.

Where Mosquitoes go, Heartworm Disease May Follow

Only mosquitos transmit heartworms to pets.