Local veterinarian explains Chagas disease, why it’s concerning for pets
SAN ANTONIO – More than 4 million dogs in the U.S. get infected with Chagas disease each year, including nearly 650,000 in Texas alone. Still, many people have never heard of it. Chagas disease, which is spread by an insect known as “the kissing bug,” is more common than heartworm, tick-borne diseases, and intestinal parasites. … Read more