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Top 3 worst excuses as to why a dog is not on Heartworm prevention:

1. Excuse: My dog has never had a problem with Heartworms before.

Response: You’ve been lucky and playing roulette with your dog’s health. Heartworm disease is prevalent and deadly. The key to keeping your pet Heartworm free is prevention.

2. Excuse: I can’t afford Heartworm prevention.

Response: If you can’t afford prevention, you should be even more concerned about the cost to treat the disease when your pet acquires it. Weigh your options. Prevention for a 50lb dog is roughly $10 a month. Treating a 50lb dog for the disease is roughly $1200. If you are willing to risk your pet’s health over $10 a month, you are not being a responsible dog owner. If you need help, reach out through your veterinarian, through organizations such as APBF and get the help you need to keep your pet protected. Also, start a small savings account for your dog. Even if you only put $3 a week in the account, it will help you have the funds available when you need them for your pet.

3. Excuse: My dog is an indoor dog.

Response: Indoor dogs are susceptible as well. Even if your dog is potty pad trained and never sees the outside world, (not recommended), mosquitoes, (which transmit the disease) still have the ability to enter your home when doors open, windows open and through small cracks. Mosquitoes are out for a blood meal and do not respect human home boundaries.