{"id":682,"date":"2019-04-04T13:42:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T19:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/?p=682"},"modified":"2022-03-30T08:03:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T14:03:36","slug":"heartworm-disease-a-growing-threat-in-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/heartworm-disease-a-growing-threat-in-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartworm Disease: A Growing Threat in Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1296\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-873600814-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"A dog trying to sniff a bug\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-873600814-3-1.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-873600814-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-873600814-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-873600814-3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a longtime Denver area resident, you\u2019ve surely noticed how much the metro area has grown over the past 10 years. And, our population growth continues to extend outward beyond the city and surrounding suburban areas. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Colorado\u2019s popularity as a great place to live is mostly a good thing, it also affects us in ways that we may not think of, such as how it affects our pets. With more and more people and pets moving here, the number of heartworm disease cases seen by local veterinarians has increased every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Growing Epidemic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Denver\u2019s growing pet population is one of the main reasons veterinarians have seen a sharp increase in the number of heartworm cases. As pets move into Colorado from warmer climates where heartworm disease is common, many arrive already infected. This increase is also being seen at local shelters and rescues. As the population of infected pets grows, so does our population of infected mosquitos, making transmission of the disease more likely. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/\">Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center<\/a>, we think it is important to focus on the devastating effects of heartworm disease, especially, since this disease is one that is preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nitty Gritty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes. A mosquito becomes a carrier of the disease when it bites an infected animal and ingests its blood, which contains the microscopic form of the parasite known as <em>microfilaria<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the next several months, these microscopic larvae migrate from the soft tissues underneath the skin into the blood vessels, where they continue to grow in size while migrating to the heart and lungs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there, they mature into adult worms and obstruct the flow of blood in the vessels they inhabit, eventually causing heart failure or kidney and liver disease, instead. (imagine the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels clogged with spaghetti, a close facsimile of what happens with an adult heartworm infestation!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But We Don\u2019t Have Mosquitoes in Colorado, Do We?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts about living in Denver is the weather \u2013 dry, sunny, and hardly any mosquitos! However, this seemingly lack of mosquitoes doesn\u2019t mean your pet is safe from contracting heartworm disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Colorado has a mostly dry climate, our part of the Front Range is situated in a river basin, which can still have the damp conditions that mosquitoes love. We are also surrounded by many lakes and reservoirs, as well as areas where farming and irrigation are common, so wet areas are still plentiful \u2014 especially during the years that have more rain and snow. &nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note, too, that it doesn\u2019t take much water to provide a suitable environment for mosquito larvae. A small puddle in the bottom of a bucket or flower pot is all that\u2019s required for a female to lay thousands of eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Heartworm Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your pet on a year-round <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/the-ins-and-outs-of-heartworm-prevention\/\">heartworm preventive<\/a>, along with annual heartworm testing, is the best way to ensure that your pet remains protected. Although you won\u2019t see many mosquitoes during our Colorado winters, it takes months for these worms to fully develop inside a pet\u2019s body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any lapse in protection can still put your furry companion at risk. It\u2019s also important to note that indoor-only pets aren\u2019t immune to the threat of heartworm, as mosquitoes can and will find their way indoors at every opportunity. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention is always the best defense and safest, as treating the disease once it\u2019s taken hold can take several months, and the medications required to kill the worms off completely in a pet with heartworm disease are much harsher than heartworm preventives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boosted Immunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heartworm disease isn\u2019t the only rising threat to Colorado pets. West Nile virus used to be limited to the northeastern United States, but is increasing in our area, along with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Be sure to maintain your pet\u2019s flea and tick prevention, especially during the warmer months, and make sure your pet gets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/an-ounce-of-prevention-the-importance-of-pet-wellness-exams\/\">regular wellness exams<\/a> and stays <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/pet-vaccinations\/\">up-to-date on vaccinations<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget the importance of feeding your pet a quality diet as recommended by your veterinarian, and the value of giving your pet playtime and exercise every day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center, your pet\u2019s health and well-being are our top priority. Please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/#contact\">contact us<\/a> with any questions or concerns you have about your pet!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a longtime Denver area resident, you\u2019ve surely noticed how much the metro area has grown over the past 10 years. And, our population growth continues to extend outward beyond the city and surrounding suburban areas. 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