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Do all mosquitoes give dogs heartworm disease? What are the symptoms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 13 lbs

Do mosquitoes always give dogs heart worm? What are the symptoms of heart worm?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 11th, 2019

Only infected mosquitoes have the potential to pass along heartworm disease to your dog. Symptoms may include a persistent cough, exercise intolerance, decreased appetite and weight loss. https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworms-in-dogs

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