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Should You Adopt a Heartworm-positive Dog?

By Jessica Desrosiers

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Many dogs that end up in animal shelters have special needs or medical issues — especially dogs that were strays before adoption. This includes heartworm disease, a potentially deadly parasitic infection that can affect your…

Jessica Desrosiers
Jessica Desrosiers

Jessica has over 18 years of experience in the pet industry. She started out as a certified dog trainer at the age of 17, and went on to work as a veterinary technician and animal shelter behavior volunteer while completing her degree in Animal Sciences. Now, Jessica spends her time writing about pet-related topics and helping pets and their parents.

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