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Can puppies get heartworm disease?

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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.


Can a puppy have 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.

How early can puppies get heartworms?

The earliest that microfilariae can be detected in a dog's bloodstream is about 6 months after it is bitten by an infected mosquito (because it takes about that long for the heartworms to develop from infective larvae into adults that mate and produce microfilariae).

What are the first signs of heartworms in puppies?

Early-stage symptoms of heartworm diseasePersistent cough. Unlike a regular cough or a kennel cough, which is strong and sporadic, a heartworm- related cough is dry and persistent. ... Lethargy. ... Weight loss. ... Difficulty breathing. ... Bulging ribs.5 Signs Your Dog May Have Heartworms - PetPro Connect

Can a 10 week old puppy have heartworms?

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.

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