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Can a 8 week old puppy get heartworms?

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Created: 2022-06-04 14:39:12

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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 puppies catch heartworms?

Heartworm disease is rare in puppies because it takes such a long time for the infective larvae to develop into adults. That being said, heartworms live for 5-7 years once they reach adulthood, so once your puppy is infected, heartworm disease is likely with time if he or she is not treated.

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.

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