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Can heartworms be passed from dog to dog?

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A: It can only be passed on by mosquitoes. It's a specific parasite that only affects dogs and cats and ferrets and other mammals. In rare cases, heartworms have infected people, but it does not complete its life cycle. The heartworm will migrate to the lung and cause a round lesion that looks like a tumor. read more

It’s possible, but not likely, for a dog to pick up heartworms from his companion. read more

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