[Faline]

Heartworm is a parasitic roundworm (Dirofilaria immitis) that is spread from host to host through the bites of mosquitoes. The heartworm is a type of filaria, a small thread-like worm. The definitive host is the dog but it can also infect cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes and other animals, such as ferrets, sea lions and even, under very rare circumstances, humans. The parasite is commonly called "heartworm"; however, that is a misnomer because the adult actually resides in the pulmonary arterial system (lung arteries) for the most part, and the primary insult to the health of the animal is a manifestation of damage to the lung vessels and tissue. Occasionally, adult heartworms migrate to the right heart and even the great veins in heavy infections. Heartworm infection may result in serious disease for the host.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirofilaria_immitis

[Viking64]

This is why pets need monthly heartworm protection.

[shoottokill]

looks like a serious disease to me. worms get everywhere huh

[Black Knight]

They are the nastiest damn things.

[Faline]

Originally Posted by Viking64 ↗

This is why pets need monthly heartworm protection.

I'd never even heard of it until i came across those pics

[Viking64]

Originally Posted by Kelly ↗

I'd never even heard of it until i came across those pics

Maybe it isn't too common in England because of the climate . In Florida, with all of the mosquitos, pets are always at risk.

[Faline]

Originally Posted by Viking64 ↗

Maybe it isn't too common in England because of the climate . In Florida, with all of the mosquitos, pets are always at risk.

Maybe so as i haven't heard of it before. We don't get many mosquitos here, if any at all where i live

[**butterflylove**]

would be ok if they ate cholestrol

[Pyramid_Head]

Just looking that them gives me chills, GROSS!

[madlene]

i want some noodles now