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Prevention, Diagnosis, & Management

of Heartworm Infection

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Seven Deadly Truths

About Cats & Heartworm

Learn more about the importance
of heartworm disease prevention
and treatment in cats.
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Every three years, the American Heartworm Society
surveys thousands of veterinarians to understand
trends in heartworm incidence.

The 2013 map is now available.

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American Heartworm Society

Triennial Symposium

This meeting is the leading scientific meeting on
heartworm disease, and brings together speakers and
participants from across the world

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Preventing heartworm disease is easy.

Treating it, sadly, is anything but.

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Useful handouts made for
veterinary professionals
to share with clients.

Think 12 Fact Sheets

Our Mission is to lead the Veterinary Profession & the Public
in the understanding of Heartworm disease.

Ready for Spring? Encourage your clients to not stop preventive HW medication during the winter. Spring is coming! http://t.co/lnJFqwtGb9

.@ShelterVets supports guidelines for the pvx, dx & management of dog & cat HW in shelters.http://t.co/XpFAakGJSC http://t.co/IVigmrcQBZ

French Heartworm is found in Europe & also Newfoundland. http://t.co/PtUPzBfG2E This parasite exists all across the island now! Via @NaLVMA

Create trust with your clients - recommend year 'round HW pvx. Don’t be on the “blacklist” when their pet tests HW+! http://t.co/mWUC1fUcZ5