Can heartworms spread directly from my adopted dog to my other dog?

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if the dog im about to adopt has heart worms (treatment will start as soon as the adoption process is completed), is it possible for them to spread to my other dog if the two come in contact with each other? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

The dogs cannot directly spread heartworm disease between each other. However, mosquitoes can bite your newly adopted dog and if they bite your other two dogs, they could transmit heartworm disease. Make sure your other two dogs have been heartworm tested recently and are receiving heartworm prevention every month without fail. If you do those things, there should not be an issue. :-)

Can heartworms spread directly from my adopted dog to my other dog?

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