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13Jan
Relocating heartworm-positive dogs in dangerous times
In a perfect world, any dog diagnosed with heartworms would undergo treatment and recovery prior...
11Jan
American Heartworm Society announces new recommendations
In an ideal world, any dog diagnosed with heartworms would undergo adulticide treatment and...
07Jan
Safely Transport Heartworm-Positive Dogs
Rehoming. A move. Accompanying an owner on a trip. Such situations can mean that dogs diagnosed...
01Dec
Heartworm prevalence in dogs versus cats: Multiple diagnostic modalities provide new insights
Highlights Prevalence of adult heartworm (HW) infection was 4 % in cats and 28 % in dogs....
13Nov
“Doctor, I missed a heartworm dose!”
Addressing pandemic-related lapses in heartworm prophylaxis By Tom Nelson, DVM When the COVID...
04Nov
The State of Heartworm Incidence in the U.S.
The 2019 AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey shows that heartworms maintain a stubborn hold in the...
29Oct
Revert Back to Pre-Pandemic Heartworm Practices
As practices resume routine wellness checks, veterinarians should ensure patients are protected...
17Sep
5 Fall Tips for Protecting your Pet’s Health
(BPT) - Whether fall is when you switch out your exercise regimen or schedule your annual flu...
24Jul
No State is Heartworm Free
An American Heartworm Society survey of approximately 6,000 veterinary practices and shelters...
23Jul
Managing heartworm during the COVID-19 pandemic
Heartworm management is a cornerstone of pet health care, but the need to reduce the risk of the...
22Jul
How do pets get heartworms?
Heartworm disease is a devastating disease that starts with a single mosquito bite. Learn how pets...
21Jul
Preventing, diagnosing and treating heartworms
The American Heartworm Society is the veterinary profession’s leading resource on heartworm...

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