January 11, 2026 Articles About Dog Health, Pet Heartworm Prevention
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in dogs, but it is also highly preventable. Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital believes that understanding dog heartworm prevention options is essential to protecting your dog’s long-term health and avoiding a disease that is far safer to prevent than to treat. Heartworm disease is spread through mosquito…
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June 9, 2023 Articles About Dog Health, Pet Heartworm Prevention
As the summer arrives in Boulder, Colorado, residents and their furry companions eagerly embrace the sunny weather and outdoor activities. However, the heavy rainfall this season has paved the way for an unfortunate consequence: a potentially severe tick and mosquito season. In this blog post, we’ll explore the implications of increased precipitation on these pesky…
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January 13, 2016 Dog Health, Pet Heartworm Prevention
Many pet owners wonder whether heartworm prevention is still necessary once winter arrives. With colder temperatures and fewer mosquitoes, it can feel reasonable to pause prevention. However, continuing heartworm prevention during the winter months plays an important role in protecting your dog’s long-term health. Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital recommends year-round heartworm prevention because relying on…
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April 20, 2015 Dog Health, Pet Heartworm Prevention
Pet owners who use monthly heartworm medication are aware of the protection it provides against heartworm disease. This monthly medication also protects against several intestinal parasites, some of which can be passed along to humans. These intestinal parasites include: roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Intestinal worms thrive and reproduce in the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Intestinal…
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