Our vision:
A world without heartworms.
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.
No state is heartworm-free
Safely transport heartworm-positive dogs
Rehoming. A move. Accompanying an owner on a trip. Such situations can mean that dogs diagnosed with heartworms must travel. The American Heartworm Society and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians recently released joint transport recommendations designed to safeguard the health of infected dogs while ensuring they do not become vectors for heartworm transmission.
How do pets get heartworms?
AHS Seeks Technician/Nurse Board Member
Given the vital role played by veterinary nurses/technicians in educating the public about heartworm prevention, diagnosis and treatment, the AHS has elected to expand its leadership to include a veterinary nurse/technician position. Click here for more information. Hurry, deadline to apply is September 15, 2021!