As a rule the swine infested with the lungworms carrying the "masked virus" did not develop swine influenza immediately upon infestation with the lungworm.
This is a really important question this year because we know that because of temperature and climate changes that are expected in 2022, there will be a higher instance of heartworm.
We've rescued six paralyzed dogs and many other special needs dogs, including those who have injuries like a fractured pelvis or broken legs, or are heartworm positive.
So we're really adamant about raising awareness around heartworm, because Wish has been in an oxygen chamber and we almost lost him—his bills are more than $6,000 right now.