A number of mosquito species in Collier County have the ability to vector – or transmit – the heart worm parasite to dogs, which punctuates the importance of staying current with your pet’s heart worm preventative. A mosquito bite is the only way a dog can contract heart worm, and there’s no way to visibly tell if a mosquito is infected. Learn more about how you can protect your pets in this informative Life In Naples Magazine story.
One more threat to the health of SWFL pets
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