Heartworm is a particularly dangerous parasite that is spread from host to host via mosquitoes, and Revolution flea control is the most widely used flea and heartworm medicine.

A long thin worm known as filaris is commonly known to be found in dogs; many don’t realize that they can also infect other animals such as sea lions, wolves, coyotes, ferrets, cats and shockingly, humans as well.

The heartworm’s name was derived from the fact that its reproductive cycle’s last stage occurs within the heart of its host.

If left untreated, the animal will find exertion harder and may faint under physical strain or experience extreme breathlessness.

At the end, the animal can die as a result of heart failure or failure of the kidneys, lungs or liver, as the parasites can also cause damage to these vital organs.

Heartworm is treatable, but it can take 18 months or longer.

This is usually comprised of several courses of highly potent anti-heartworm medications, including the use of a dangerous arsenic compound, to kill the parasites. In some cases, surgery may be necessary; each of these options may cause the animal great suffering.

The animal may be totally asymptomatic for the greatest part of the infection.

A dog heartworm may take 6 to 7 months to move from introduction to the animal’s system via mosquito bite, to its eventual landing in the heart.

Fully matured female heartworms may reach a length of 30 centimeters, and males 23 centimeters.

After 7 months, mating will have occurred and the females will have started producing microfilariae.

Though heart worms used to only affect the warmer climates in southern parts of the world, they now affect any place that is habitable for mosquitoes.

Prevention measures for heartworms is typically a monthly Prophylactic, such as Revolution flea which contains selamectin – a broad spectrum anti parasite medication.

Revolution heartworm is inexpensive, easy to dispense and very effective.

Milbemycin, which is the active ingredient in the heartworm treatment Interceptor, and moxidectin, which is the active ingredient in ProHeart, are two other heartworm preventatives.

It is possible to treat for Heartworm and other parasites with the use of a topical application such as Revolution, which not only controls heartworms, but also a effective in flea and parasite control.

Heartworm prevention is so easy and effective, there is simply no reason to risk your pet’s health. To get your dog checked out, see your vet.

Medications can prevent and cure the infection, but a blood test is the most common form of diagnosis first.

If your animal is found to be infected, an x-ray will show the extent of the damage that has been caused.

Revolution dog can be prescribed, but as with anything, heart worm, flea, ticks or any other health condition, prevention is much better than cure.

Bring up canine heartworm at your dog’s next routine check up and get the information you need.

Don’t risk your pet’s health by trying to save money, as Revolution for dogs will be less expensive in the long run, and your pet will be healthier if you prevent the heartworms in the first place.