Quick Question About HW

[BC_MoM]

Should you do a test for heartworm every year?

When my Mom called about the dogs, the vet said we won't need to test Mickey because he didn't have heartworm last year... I don't know how I feel about that. A friend of mine's dog didn't have heartworm last year and has it this year. Lucky they did the testing.

[.sarah]

I would, but then again I live in Florida. I actually test twice a year.

[lute]

i do once a year. it can get kind of costly because i get ALL my rescued HW tested too.

[caseysmom]

My vet won't give me the meds without a test, they require it once a year.

[lv4dogs]

I keep my dogs on preventative all year round, therefore they only need to be tested every other year.

In my area if you are not on preventaive all year round it is reccomended to have your dog tested yearly.
And you can not get any preventative unless your dog is recently tested.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

My vet won't give me the meds without a test, they require it once a year.

Same here. Unless they have been on preventative all year, I think they are supposed to get tested once a year so the vet can dispense the hw preventative.

[lv4dogs]

I was wondering if anyone had a link to the website that has a map of the USA. It states what areas/states are more common for heartworm.
I am doing a study on it for a presentation for a local shelter and can not find the site. I know it's out there somewhere, I've seen it before.