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Can a 6 week old puppy have heartworms?

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A 10 week old puppy is too young to have a heartworm infection. Your puppy could have heartworm larvae circulating in his blood but the adult heart worms take 4-6 months to develop in the heart.


At what age can puppies get heartworms?

At What Age Do You Start Puppy Heartworm Prevention? The American Heartworm Society recommends that you start heartworm prevention for puppies at 8 weeks of age and keep them on it year-round.

Can a 6 week old puppy get heart worms?

Can puppies get heartworms? Yes. If a mosquito with infective larvae bites a puppy, he or she will likely develop heartworms.

What are symptoms of heartworms in puppies?

Signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss. As heartworm disease progresses, pets may develop heart failure and the appearance of a swollen belly due to excess fluid in the abdomen.

Can puppies get heartworm disease?

The risk of puppies and kittens getting heartworm disease is equal to that of adult pets. The American Heartworm Society recommends that puppies and kittens be started on a heartworm preventive as early as the product label allows, and no later than 8 weeks of age.

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