Heartworm: The Silent Disease That Mosquitoes Spread

What heartworm is\n\nA worm transmitted by mosquito bite that grows up to 30cm long inside the heart and pulmonary arteries. Causes coughing, exercise intolerance, eventual heart failure.\n\n## Prevalence in India\n\nWidespread, especially coastal and humid regions including Kolkata. Cases are routinely diagnosed at SenVetCare.\n\n## Prevention\n\nMonthly oral preventive (ivermectin-based) OR 6-monthly injectable. Both are highly effective when given on schedule.\n\n## Why testing first\n\nGiving preventive to a heartworm-positive dog can cause severe reaction. We test annually before refilling preventive.\n\n## Treatment\n\nExpensive (Rs. 30,000–60,000+), painful, multi-month protocol. Prevention is dramatically cheaper and safer.\n\nBook a heartworm test on +91 98711 55162.