Microfilariae are heartworm larvae. Dogs (and cats) become infected for heartworms by a mosquito bite containing microfilariae, that grow into adult heartworms. When an animal tests positive for heartworms with a snap test, a vet will take a blood sample to confirm they see microfilariae under the microscope. That squiggly moving hair like thing is the microfilariae they are looking for to confirm the positive test result. The snap test itself is actually testing for the presence of heartworm an
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Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal parasite that infects dogs and is spread from animal to animal through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Fortunately, heartworm disease is preventable. It is important to have a blood test performed annually to ensure your dog is healthy and heartworm free. Your local VIP Petcare veterinarian can perform the test and prescribe heartworm prevention medication for year-round prevention. Follow this link to learn more about heartworm testing: https://hubs
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