Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) 🪱 This parasite is found throughout Australia, with prevelence in SE Qld increasing and it is commonly trasferred from mosquitos. Domestic dogs are a favoured host for adult and microfliaria life cycle stages of the heartworm. As a result our canine companions are more at risk of infection than our feline friends. However, infection can still occur in domestic cats, though it is less likely. Microfilaria (baby worms) can be seen in blood samples as in the video a

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