After a long winter, the warmer weather of springtime and early summer means long walks in the park, backyard barbecues, and afternoons spent at the beach. American Kennel Club has put together a few helpful reminders to keep your pups healthy and happy during the warmer weather. Heartworm Disease When a pet is infected with this disease, which is spread by mosquitos and prevalent throughout the United States, the worms can cause damage to arteries and the lungs. Common signs