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On May 24, 2013, at 6:23 PM, Mary Rue <maryrue@yahoo.com> wrote:
> This is the attachment that did not come through on the last Email.
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> Everyone, please read the attached article from Dixie Veterinary Clinic that I received today. From my understanding, the number 2 isn't a concern here, YET, but is in GA, FL and several other Southern States. However, the NEW Mosquito talked about in number 1 IS in OH, as well as other states, thus further reasons for using heartworm preventative year round. Please pass this on.
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> NEW HEARTWORM PREVENTION RECOMMENDATION
> To our valued clients who are using heartworm preventatives for their dogs and cats....
> We have always recommended starting the preventative April 1 and continuing monthly through until December 1 of every year. That schedule has, up to now, safely prevented the heartworm infestations in your pets. However, it has come to our attention two discoveries that have changed our recommendation to year-round heartworm preventative use:
> (1) The "Tiger Mosquito" Aedes albopictus, is a native of Southeast Asia, but has invaded other countries. ( including US and its Midwestern states) in the last two decades and can carry heartworm larvae. Their eggs can tolerate snow and subfreezing temperatures and the adult can survive throughout winter in suitable micro-habitats.
> (2) There is now a newly discovered heartworm larvae (MP3 Strain) that, when deposited on/in your pet from the adult mosquito has to have at least two monthly preventative doses to kill it and prevent its development into an adult inside your pets heart.
> At this time, the likelihood of the above two possibilities above being present now is low.... But will only increase as time goes by. We would much rather be pro-active than re-active hence our recommendation for year-round heartworm prevention for your dogs and cats.
> If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please feel free to contact us at 890-6341 or E-mail dixievet@swohio.twcbc.com
> Thanks so much for allowing us to help ensure the health of your pet or pets.
> The veterinarians at Dixie veterinarian clinic, L.L.C.
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