Mosquitoes can affect the health of all members of the family, our four-legged family members included. Heartworm is a disease spread primarily to dogs (cats are less commonly affected but still susceptible) through mosquito vectors. The links below provide detailed information on heartworm disease from how the disease is spread, prevention and treatment.
American Heartworm Society's Website
More Heartworm Information from the American Veterinary Medical Association | 
