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Dog Heartworm Testing

Heartworm is prevalent in Ontario. Spread through mosquitoes is a potentially fatal parasitic roundworm that affects the blood vessels in the lungs and the heart. Although it is more common for dogs to be a host for heartworm, it can also infect cats and wildlife living in your surrounding area.

What are the symptoms of heartworms in a dog?


In the early stages of heartworm, there are no symptoms. It is for this reason that we recommend doing annual testing. Symptoms of advanced heartworm disease may include exercise intolerance, lethargy, coughing, and difficulties breathing. Your pet could lose consciousness and may even cough up blood.

What are the treatment options for heartworm?


Ideally, your pet is taking monthly preventative during the spring and summer seasons, as it is much easier to prevent the infection from happening. If your pet is infected with heartworm, the treatment can be costly and potentially risky. The most complete and rapid removal of heartworms from the chest is accomplished by a series of powerful infections to kill the adult parasites.

If you have any questions or feel your pet may need a heartworm test, please give us a call at 613.634.7123.

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Dear Pet Parents,

We are happy to announce WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

Missed Appointment/Cancellation Policy

We know your time is valuable, and ours is too. Out of respect for our staff and our other clients, we require at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. If you do not confirm your appointment with at least 48 hours notice it will be cancelled. As appointments are in high demand, this allows us the necessary time to rebook the appointment time for someone on our waiting list.

After two missed appointments or cancellations with insufficient notice, we will require pre-payment for any future appointments. This amount will be non-refundable 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.

Thank you in advance for your patience and kindness.

- Your dedicated team at Princess Animal Hospital