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Heartworm

Before we can discuss the heartworm test , we need to learn more about heartworms.

Heartworms are parasitic  roundworms  that live in the right side of the heart and in the arteries of the lungs. They can cause a very serious condition that can sometimes be fatal.

The infected animal’s immune system  cannot eliminate the worms so animals with heartworm cannot get better on their own.

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