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The Pet Parent HotlineHeartworm Prevention Myths That Could Cost Your Pet’s LifeHeartworm Truths Every Pet Owner Needs to Hear with Dr. ZooThink skipping heartworm prevention just this once is no big deal? It only takes one mosquito bite to change your pet’s life forever.Heartworm disease is slow, painful, and completely preventable—yet pets still die from it every year. In this episode, Dr. Zoo shares two cases that prove why you can’t take the risk: a two-year-old German Shepherd in kidney failure after his owners stopped prevention, and a rescue terrier whose heart was so overrun with worms that euthanasia was th...2025-04-0837 minThe Pet Parent HotlineLeaving Town? Don’t Choose the Wrong Pet Care for YOUR PetNot sure who should care for your pet while you're away?In this episode, Amy Castro teams up with veterinarian Dr. Aresue Shokrollahi-McClain (aka Dr. Zoo) to explore the pros and cons of hiring a pet sitter versus using a boarding facility. They break down what matters most when deciding—your pet’s needs, your travel plans, and the quality of care available.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:The biggest differences between sitters and boarding facilitiesKey questions to ask before trusting someone with your petHow to reduce...2023-11-1436 min