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Clients simply aren’t getting the message when it comes to preventing fleas, ticks, and in particular heartworm.
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AHS announces the hottest topics on tap for the 15th Triennial Heartworm Symposium scheduled for September in New Orleans.
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It happens. It happens a lot. Here are your best practices when a lapse in heartworm preventive delivery occurs.
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Forgetting that monthly preventive—it's so easy to do, even for veterinarians and their own pets (you know you've forgotten a time or two!). Here's why and how to not let clients skip a dose again.
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(Appeared on BusinessWire) The American Heartworm Society reminds pet owners to stay in the heartworm-prevention habit, no matter what the season. Contrary to what owners may think, heartworm disease is a year-round threat.
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(Appeared in Washington Post) Dear Readers: If you have a dog, it should be on a HEARTWORM preventative medication no matter where you live. It used to be that if you lived in areas with harsh winters, you didn't have to give the pet the medication...
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There are a variety of options for preventing heartworm infection in both dogs and cats, including daily and monthly tablets and chewables and monthly topicals. All of these methods are extremely effective, and when administered properly on a timely...
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the need to administer heartworm preventives 12 months a year and test pets for heartworm every 12 months. Year-round prevention and annual testing are recommended by American Heartworm Society, and form the foundation of their guidelines for heartworm...
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+ Answer Key Who can get heartworms? Unscramble these words to find out! Category: Just for Kids Canine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners Download PDF Heartworm Word Search...
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New Studies Call for Prevention & Redefinition of Heartworm Disease in Cats
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An American Heartworm Society survey of approximately 6,000 veterinary practices and shelters determined that heartworm disease continues to be diagnosed in all 50 states.
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Revised Guidelines Stress Risk Analysis in Prevention, Testing and Treatment Decisions Wilmington, Delaware—Reducing heartworm transmission, clarifying testing recommendations and avoiding shortcuts in heartworm treatment are priorities of the 2018...
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MARTHA SMITH-BLACKMORE, DVM Heartworm disease (HWD), caused by the mosquito-borne nematode Dirofilaria immitis, is endemic in most areas of the United States, including urban areas where most of the U.S. population (about 80%) lives.
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Why doesn't the AHS recommend "seasonal" heartworm prevention? Dr. Tom Nelson has answers.
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Released from the American Heartworm Society Urge Year-Round Prevention
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T. pisiformis; i - Adult Ancylostoma tubaeforme; j - Prevents development of flea eggs; does not kill adult fleas; k - Prevention and control of flea populations (Ctenocephalides felis); l - Treatment of flea infestations (C. felis and C. canis); m -...
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How can you get veterinary clients to be compliant with heartworm prevention? Dr. Chris Dukes share his tips.
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Orlando, Florida North American Veterinary Conference
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Veterinary experts troubled by high incidence of preventable disease
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Your walls will talk Our beautiful new set of posters make a strong impression. Click on any poster thumbnail below to access a high-resolution version that you are invited to print or share. Click an image below to see a full-resolution version. You...
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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...
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Batavia, Illinois – As temperatures grow warmer, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) wants every pet owner to be prepared for mosquito season and the heartworm disease risk it carries for pets.
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Pets Produce Perfect Storm for Heartworm Disease Guidelines Released from the American Heartworm Society Urge Year-Round Prevention April 9, 2012 Heartworm Society Addresses Common Questions During American Heart Month Guidelines Released from the...
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How can heartworm prevention reminders help with client compliance? Dr. Tom Nelson explains how reminders have helped in his practice.
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How can enlisting the entire veterinary team improve heartworm education? Practice owner Dr. Chris Rehm shares his experience.
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Why is it important to understand the AHS heartworm management guidelines? Dr. Elizabeth Clyde shares why it's important to her.
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favorite feline this holiday: give the gift of heartworm protection. “Cat toys and treats are great gifts, but heartworm prevention is something no cat should be without,” declares veterinarian and American Heartworm Society President Dr. Stephen Jones....
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Rubin Outlines Three-Year Plan
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spontaneously. In severe cases of the disease, veterinarians will treat an infected cat with supportive therapy measures. Prevention Although heartworm infection can cause serious complications in pets, it can be prevented. For dogs, there are a variety...
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of exam room scripts that aid veterinarians and staff members in conversations with clients about the need for heartworm prevention, testing and treatment. In addition, suggestions from members for topics of new scripts are always welcome. 05 Triennial...
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of the most valuable services provided by the American Heartworm Society is the Current Guidelines for Canine and Feline Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Heartworm Disease. These guidelines, which are periodically updated as new information...
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staff training on all things heartworm-related—or to simply adopt client-friendly talking points on heartworm diagnosis, prevention and treatment —veterinary practices can now access the American Heartworm Society (AHS) “Heartworms Unraveled” for their...
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is Heartworm Awareness Month. The American Heartworm Society recommends heartworm testing once a year and using heartworm prevention all year long. Missing just one dose of heartworm prevention can lead to a pet getting infected. If you and your pet are...
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The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round administration of medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent heartworm infection. Currently available preventives are listed below; as new products become available,...
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How should I educate my clients about heartworm prevention this spring? Dr. Chris Duke shares tips.
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veterinary visits. During the treatment period, pets must be kept quiet, with exercise avoided. Medications for heartworm prevention and treatment are available only by prescription from veterinarians. Prevention is always the best option, as damage...
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To avoid the possibility of your dog contracting heartworm disease again, you will want to administer heartworm prevention year-round for the rest of his life. My dog has heartworms. My vet started her on monthly prevention before he started treatment....
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tools − tests for microfilaria, antigen, antibody, polymerase chain reaction (PCR); radiology; ultrasonography. Prevention, Compliance, Screening, & Periodic Testing How prevention of heartworm infection is the cornerstone of pet health care and the...
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Teaches Kids the Importance of Heartworm Disease Prevention
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Orlando, Florida, North American Veterinary Conference
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American Heartworm Society Presents Important Changes to Earlier Heartworm Standards
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In certain areas of the United States, most notably the Mississippi Delta region, an inordinate number of dogs have become infected with heartworms while reportedly taking preventive medication. Practitioners diagnosing these unexpected heartworm...
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Disease potential increases with mild winter and early spring.
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Heartworm Society (heartwormsociety.org). The goal of the column is to communicate practical and timely information on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heartworm disease, as well as highlight current topics related to heartworm research and...
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issues while integrating essential disease pathophysiology, diagnostics, screening and testing, treatment protocols, prevention strategies, and pet owner counseling. This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions...
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cat owners to read, yet detailed enough to provide essential knowledge of the disease, carefully stressing the need for prevention. This is an excellent take-home piece that can also be mailed in letter-sized envelopes as part of your feline heartworm...
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a multi-block downtown destination that is vibrant with art, entertainment, and dining. Program topics include heartworm prevention, diagnosis and treatment; heartworm epidemiology and biology; and shelter and community medicine. The conference is...
