January 2016

(StatePoint) Your dog is your best friend, and you take good care of him, making sure he gets quality food and exercise, immunizations and heartworm medication. Why, then, does your veterinarian also insist on a yearly heartworm test?

Chances are, your veterinarian is following the advice of the American Heartworm Society (AHS), whose mission it is to lead the veterinary profession and the public in the understanding of heartworm disease.

(NAPSI)—Angie^* started noticing some changes with her son, Rob^*. He was less involved with school activities and did not seem interested in spending time with his friends. He was quite isolated and seemed sad most of the time. She noticed that his grades were dropping as well and she was becoming increasingly concerned.