heartworm
Mosquito-transmitted dog disease
Heartworm is a parasitic roundworm that infests the hearts and pulmonary arteries of dogs, cats, and other mammals.
The worms are transmitted by mosquitoes and can grow to a foot long, causing serious cardiovascular damage.
The vet recommended monthly heartworm prevention.
Heartworm disease is fatal if untreated.
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- endoparasiteParasite living inside host
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- parasitologyStudy of organisms exploiting others
Blood-feeding flying pest
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- transmissionSending of information
- vectorQuantity with direction
- hostOne receiving guests
bloodstream · molting · pulmonary arteries · right ventricle · incubation · maturation · reproduction · lifespan
Identification of illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
fatigue · weight loss · ascites · anemia · lethargy · cardiopulmonary · lung disease · chronic infection
Preventive medical treatment
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- interceptorAircraft that intercepts threats
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
chewable · topical · injectable · compliance · missed dose · resistance
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
- adulticideAgent killing mature organisms
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
antiparasitic · complications · recovery · hospitalization · injections · staging · stabilization
Domesticated barking mammal
- catSmall furry housepet
- canineOf or like dogs
- felineOf or like cats
- ferretDomesticated weasel kept as pet
coyote · wolf · fox · sea lion · susceptibility · asymptomatic · shelter dogs
Detects foreign protein markers
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- chest x-rayRadiographic image of torso
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
- radiographyDiagnostic imaging using X-rays
nematode
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- endoparasiteParasite living inside host
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
mosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- transmissionSending of information
- vectorQuantity with direction
host · bloodstream · molting · pulmonary arteries · right ventricle · incubation · maturation · reproduction · lifespan · endemic
diagnosis
Identification of illness
dyspnea · fatigue · weight loss · ascites · anemia · lethargy · cardiopulmonary · lung disease · chronic infection · organ damage
prophylaxis
Preventive medical treatment
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- interceptorAircraft that intercepts threats
- sentinelGuard who monitors
revolution · chewable · topical · injectable · compliance · missed dose · resistance
ivermectin
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
- adulticideAgent killing mature organisms
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
prednisone · antiparasitic · complications · recovery · hospitalization · injections · staging · stabilization
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
ferret · coyote · wolf · fox · sea lion · susceptibility · asymptomatic · shelter dogs
antigen test
Detects foreign protein markers
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- chest x-rayRadiographic image of torso
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
radiography · ultrasound · bloodwork · false negative · screening
- Animal Pathogensrabies virus, parvovirus, avian influenza, avian flu, kennel cough
- pseudocoelomatesnematode, roundworm, rotifer, hookworm, pinworm
- pet healthvet visit, checkup, checkups, vaccinations, rabies vaccination
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, fleas
- Pet Ailmentship dysplasia, kennel cough, distemper, parvovirus, mange
- pet safetypet gate, pet fence, pet first aid, pet carrier, microchip
- heartworm pillsMedication preventing cardiac parasites
- heartworm testDetects parasitic cardiac infection
- heartworm medicineDrug preventing parasitic infection
- heartworm medsVeterinary parasite preventative
- heartworm preventionMedicine blocking cardiac parasites