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AHS Guidelines for Testing, Prevention and Treatment of Heartworm Disease During the COVID-19 Crisis

Heartworm management is a cornerstone of pet health care, but the need to reduce the risk of the COVID-19 virus has led to changes in how veterinary visits are conducted. Here’s the latest recommendations for veterinarians from the American Heartworm Society.

Updated COVID-19 AHS recommendations (October 2020)

COVID-19 AHS recommendations (April 2020)

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