Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread to dogs by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Adult ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

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Learn how heartworm disease became widespread in dogs, reflecting an evolutionary history that spans back to ancient times.