Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A filarial worm (Dirofilaria immitis) transmitted by mosquitoes and parasitic in the heart and associated blood vessels of dogs and other canids.
- noun The condition resulting from infestation with the heartworm.
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- noun A
parasitic organism that afflictsdogs . - noun The condition caused by this organism.
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Examples
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It ain't cheap here and probably not necessary as local vets tell me heartworm is not a problem here.
pet's critters 2003
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The larger part of PetMed's business, however, is nonprescription medication, such as heartworm and flea and tick medication.
Don't Bite On Pet Stocks FindProfit Geoffrey Seiler 2006
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Dr. LaNita Flanary says more of her clients aren't bringing their dogs and cats in for such routine treatments as vaccinations and preventive measures, such as heartworm medication.
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Dr. LaNita Flanary says more of her clients aren't bringing their dogs and cats in for such routine treatments as vaccinations and preventive measures, such as heartworm medication.
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Dr. LaNita Flanary says more of her clients aren't bringing their dogs and cats in for such routine treatments as vaccinations and preventive measures, such as heartworm medication.
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Dr. LaNita Flanary says more of her clients aren't bringing their dogs and cats in for such routine treatments as vaccinations and preventive measures, such as heartworm medication.
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Dr. LaNita Flanary says more of her clients aren't bringing their dogs and cats in for such routine treatments as vaccinations and preventive measures, such as heartworm medication.
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But regardless of what other ways you cut back, don't skimp on preventive care such as heartworm medication, Eldredge says. "
Creature Comforts 2008
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In addition, you may want your dog to be treated for heartworm, even if it's not present where you live.
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If a pet is on heartworm control, then they don't need to take toxic and painful arsenic injections to control adult heartworms.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Taking the Sting Out of Pain for Your Pet Dr. Richard Palmquist 2011
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