Mosquitoes remain the only known source of heartworm infection transmission. Ask us about protecting your dog from mosquito bites as part of a comprehensive heartworm prevention plan. Shield your pet from the dangers of heartworm disease with our straightforward heartworm test. This quick and painless diagnostic procedure, available through our veterinary ultrasound in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, helps us identify this potentially fatal condition early on, enabling us to initiate timely and effective treatment or prevention measures, securing your pet’s health and happiness.

Why Heartworm Testing Matters for Your Pet

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can affect dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Caused by parasitic worms spread through mosquito bites, it can lead to severe lung disease, heart failure, and even death if not diagnosed and treated in time. At Collier Parkway Animal Hospital, we provide heartworm testing as part of our preventive care approach to keep your pets healthy and thriving. Our goal is to detect any signs early and provide timely treatment, ensuring your pet can enjoy a longer, healthier, and happier life.

• Prevents advanced health risks – Early testing helps identify infections before they progress into life-threatening complications
  
  
• Supports safe preventive medication use – Heartworm preventives should never be started without confirming your pet is free from infection, as doing so could cause severe reactions
  
  
• Cost-effective compared to treatment – Treating advanced heartworm disease is far more expensive and complicated than routine testing and prevention
  
  
• Customized care plans – Based on test results, our veterinarians can design a treatment or prevention program tailored to your pet’s needs
  
  
• Peace of mind for pet owners – Regular testing reassures you that your pet is safe and protected from hidden threats

Protecting Pets With Early Detection

Regular heartworm testing is one of the most important preventive measures you can take to safeguard your pet’s health. At Collier Parkway Animal Hospital, we emphasize testing because heartworm disease often develops silently, showing no clear signs until it is advanced and more difficult to treat. With routine testing, we can detect the presence of heartworms early, giving your pet the best chance at effective treatment and long-term well-being.