Most of us have heard of dogs getting heartworm, however do you know the signs, prevention and treatment of heartworm? How prevalent are they?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with Emma Lagoon from the RSPCA to tell us everything you need to know about heartworm and your pet's protection.

For a deep dive...

Here are the heartworm basics and how to protect or treat your dog with heartworm. If you'd like to foster, adopt or volunteer for the RSPCA, visit their website. Keep up with their latest news on Facebook or Twitter.