Replying to a message of Carol Shenkenberger to Richard Webb:

 >> KNEw she had heartworm infestation before, put her on preventative
 >> anyway to keep any more from developing.  LET her have a pretty easy
 >> life. sHe belonge

 CS> Cash is to be on it forever.  He still tests positive but due to
 CS> treatment record, they say he's safe for other dogs to be around as
 CS> well as our rescue kitty Daisy.  Daisy however will also be put on
 CS> preventive.

Heartworm isn't contagious like a cold is.  Heartworm is passed to dogs (and
cats) via a bite from an infected mosquito carrier.

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