Folk Tails Publishes New Information On Heartworm in Dogs And How To Treat It
Folk Tails has published a new article on one of the most dangerous health problems dogs face, heartworm, and how owners can deal with it effectively and early.

New York, United States – April 7, 2016 /MarketersMedia/ —
Dogs are mankind’s best friend, and have been trusted companions since the earliest civilizations. This partnership has thrived because people have protected dogs from threats they cannot see or anticipate. One of the most dangerous such threats are worms, and the heartworm is the deadliest of them all, capable of clogging a dog’s heart and veins with mortal consequences. Folk Tails is a website committed to offering the best advice on dog care available. They have just published a new article featuring everything dog owners need to know about heartworm.
The new article (http://folktails.net/heartworm/) is presented in easy to read plain English, and focuses on identifying potential sources of heartworm and the most common ways dogs can catch it, so as to help owners avoid it in the first place. While heartworm is easily prevented, the article describes the difficulty in effectively treating it once caught.
Despite these difficulties, the article nevertheless discusses treatment options and the procedures involved in implementing them effectively and safely. These include using immiticides like melarsomine, an arsenic-based compound, to kill the adult worms in the bloodstream. The process is long, but can be successful, and allow dogs to live a full and healthy life thereafter.
A spokesperson for FolkTails.net explained, “We are pleased to be able to share this information with our readers, as heartworm is a growing concern amongst dog owners for its potentially fatal consequences. Heartworm is one of the worst infestations a dog can get, and as such it is important to take active steps to prevent it, or eliminate it if preventative measures are taken too late. Folk Tails will continue to create resources like this to ensure that all dog owners have the best chance of giving their pets a full and happy life, and keep them healthy throughout it.”
About Folk Tails: Folk Tails is an online resource center for dog owners to find out information on canine health and wellbeing. The website is regularly updated by a committed team of writers and researchers, who are passionate about keeping dogs fits and healthy. They publish news, editorials, product reviews and how to guides.
For more information about us, please visit http://folktails.net/
Contact Info:
Name: Irene Dailey
Email: admin@folktails.net
Organization: Folktails Care Center
Phone: 916-334-9889
Release ID: 109809