Canine heart infected with heartworm

June is National Heartworm Awareness month and the Doctors and staff at Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital join the American Heartworm Society in an effort to educate our clients on the dangers of this life-threatening disease.

Dogs are infected with heartworms when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. This means that even indoor dogs and those that do not have contact with other pets are still susceptible. Currently, the incidence of heartworm disease is low in Oregon but is becoming more and more prevalent as a result of our mobile society. We currently follow the recommendations of the American Heartworm Society and other experts in advising annual heartworm testing and prevention for all of our canine patients. The only way to prevent the spread of this fatal disease is to test your pets and place them on a preventative medication such as Sentinel®. Currently we are offering savings of $50.00 off the price of a 12 month supply of Sentinel. This special pricing includes a $25.00 rebate now and a $25.00 check delivered to your home in 11 months!

The mosquito is the primary carrier between heartworm infected animals and others.

In an effort to inform the public, and help prevent this life threatening disease, Murrayhill presents Heartworm Prevention Month in June and July.

If you have any questions about whether your dog’s heartworm test is current, please use your Pet Portal to view his or her medical record, or call us at 503-579-3300.

For more information about heartworm disease, please click on the following links:

American Heartworm Society

HealthyPet.Com