In Ohio, and many other states, our mosquitoes have the potential to carry tiny roundworms called Dirofilaria immitis. Never heard of it? Probably because we know it better as "heartworm." If your beloved pet is not kept up on heartworm preventatives, and they are bit by a mosquito carrying this worm, you can expect the worm to travel into the bloodstream ultimately settling, growing and populating in your pet's heart and the arteries of the lungs. These worms can grow up to twelve inches long and can live between 5-7 years in the typical dog. When left untreated, the worms will continue to grow and populate until the heart and/ or lungs begin to rupture, fatally affecting your pet. So, you'll just get them treated if your pet catches it, right?    Continue reading by clicking here