More than a million pets in the U.S. have heartworms. But heartworm disease is preventable.
True to its mission of leading the veterinary profession and public in understanding heartworm disease, the American Heartworm Society sponsors heartworm education and research.
Clinical Staff Training on Heartworm Management
Looking for staff training on heartworm management? Check out the new AHS “Heartworms Unraveled” video modules, designed specifically for clinical staff
members. From learning about the heartworm life cycle to understanding heartworm treatment to picking up client education tips, these training videos will sharpen your heartworm expertise.
AHS Announces Updated Canine Heartworm Guidelines
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has published an updated version of their Canine Heartworm Guidelines on heartworm prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The update, available on the AHS website at heartwormsociety.org, was recently completed after a thorough scientific review by a team of authors from the fields of parasitology, cardiology, and clinical practice. The revisions to the AHS Canine Guidelines were based on the latest research and understanding of heartworm management. They also address FAQs posed to the AHS by veterinary professionals like you.
Search for heartworm resources
Looking for expert advice on treating complications of canine heartworm disease? Guidelines on feline heartworm diagnosis? A video or infographic to post on your clinic Facebook or Instagram page? Or a new exam room poster to print? Find the free heartworm resources you need in the AHS Heartworm Resource Center.
