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How do dogs get heartworms? What's the main way they catch them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Multi-Colored Standard Poodle | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 14 days old | 53 lbs

How do dogs get heartworms?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2019

Great question! Heartworms are transmitted via mosquitos. I've attached a link to a Pet Coach article with tons of information. I hope this helps! https://www.petcoach.co/article/all-you-need-to-know-about-heartworm-disease/

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