5. Address the envelope. In the lower right third of the envelope, write the name of the person you are sending the letter to. Write the company name on the line below that (if there is a company name).
Once inside a new host, it takes approximately 6 months for the larvae to mature into adult heartworms. Once mature, heartworms can live for 5 to 7 years in dogs and up to 2 or 3 years in cats. Because of the longevity of these worms, each mosquito season can lead to an increasing number of worms in an infected pet.
I have an 11 year old boxer who was diagnosed with heartworms. The vet suggested we continue giving her heartguard and not do the heartworm treatment. She has a good quality of life for being an old girl, she still eats dry dog food, she doesnât suffer from incontinence, and she sleeps on a small sofa sized dog bed.