Yes. Dogs like the Husky and any other breed of canine are at risk of heartworms. It’s actually best to assume that all dogs are at risk so that all dogs are under a vet’s care and on a monthly preventative heartworm medication. Heartworm disease has been diagnosed across most if not all providences of Canada and is in all 50 states of the U.S. Talk with your vet about monthly prevention programs and annual testing for heartworms in order to keep your Husky happy and healthy. Heartworms can invade at any time because they are transmitted through mosquitoes. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transfer heartworms into your Husky. Be prepared by having your dog on a regularly medication. One pill a month can prevent a fatal attack from heartworms. Please consult with your pet clinic London ON to learn more about prevention medication and to have your dog tested for heartworms.
