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Do indoor-only dogs need heartworm prevention?

Yes, indoor pets are at risk too.

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  1. No, only outdoor dogs are at risk
  2. Yes, indoor pets are at risk too ✔
  3. Only in winter

Why: Infected mosquitoes can slip into homes. Indoor and outdoor dogs are both at risk, so prevention is for every dog.

Huh, didn't know that: The American Heartworm Society also notes cats can get heartworm.

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Answer: Yes, indoor pets are at risk too. Infected mosquitoes can slip into homes. Indoor and outdoor dogs are both at risk, so prevention is for every dog.

  1. American Heartworm Society, Heartworm Basics www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics
    both outdoor and indoor pets are at risk
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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