Washington, D.C. – AVMA Convention – Dr. Sheldon (Shelly) Rubin, director emeritus at Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, Ill., past president of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, book author and frequent contributor to Chicagoland and national media regarding pet health care issues, has been elected president of the American Heartworm Society (AHS).

International Experts Present Latest Research on Heartworm Disease

Washington, D.C. – The International Feline Heartworm Disease Council reconvenes on July 12, 2007, for the first time in 10 years. The American Heartworm Society (AHS) will host the council in conjunction with its 12^th Triennial Heartworm Symposium in Washington, D.C.

New Studies Call for Prevention & Redefinition of Heartworm Disease in Cats

Orlando, Florida
North American Veterinary Conference

Orlando, Florida, North American Veterinary Conference

Batavia, Illinois

The fresh start of animals, who were adopted and dispersed around the country courtesy of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, may inadvertently cause heartache for their new pet owners. An estimated 60 percent of the pets displaced by Hurricane Katrina are likely infested with heartworm, a potentially fatal, mosquito-borne illness.

Madison, Wisconsin

As the scope of the canine crisis unleashed by Hurricane Katrina slowly came into focus, Phyllis DeGioia swung into action. In Madison, Wis., DeGioia promptly signed up with a rescue group to foster a Katrina refugee.

Educating Veterinarians and Pet Owners Alike

Baltimore - ACVIM Forum

Teaches Kids the Importance of Heartworm Disease Prevention