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Yes. An annual heartworm test is necessary for the protection of your animal’s health. All dogs older than 6 months should be tested prior to initiating heartworm preventative. The test consists of a small sample of blood taken from your pet that tests for the blood parasite that can be transmitted by mosquitoes.
