heartsore

Example Sentences

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He had heartworms, and before starting treatment, the vet wanted to quash a minor infection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The drug is used in dogs and cats to prevent heartworms and in livestock as a general de-wormer and anti-parasitic.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2021

He had the scars and heartworms to prove it.

From Fox News • May 21, 2019

Also, a few younger dogs are in residence, being nursed back to health from injuries or heartworms.

From Washington Times • Mar. 14, 2015

Maybe she could volunteer at an animal shelter—she can gossip to her heart's content about Fluffy's heartworms and Bowser's anxiety disorder.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2013