Heartworm Testing

The most common test is the heartworm antigen test and is done before your vet can prescribe your dog any heartworm prevention medication. The antigen test is done by taking a small sample of blood and testing for adult heartworms. Taking only a few minutes your dog can test negative for heart worms and prescribed heartworm prevention medication. Owners have the option to opt out of the recommended yearly heartworm exam, but the dog is now at great risk for infection. Please schedule an appointment with a trusted Frisco Vet, to set up your Heartworm test and get heartworm prevention. 

Symptoms of Heartworm

Early symptoms of heartworm infection exhibits no signs or symptoms. After maturity, the parasites first reach the dog’s lungs and shoot up into the heart. The heart worms grow and spread blocking circulation in the heart. Mild infection symptoms include a nighttime cough. A full blown heart worm infection includes cough, extreme fatigue, loss of consciousness, abnormal heart and lung sounds. Untreated cases result in artery blockage and eventually death. Please schedule your quick heartworm evaluation today.