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Frequently Asked Questions on Heartworm Treatment in Shelters

When should we perform spay-neuter surgery in a heartworm-positive dog?

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Shelter Educational Brochures

Shelter Educational Brochures

New from AHS and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians: Educational Brochures on Heartworm for People Adopting from a Shelter

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Latest News

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

The bad news: Heartworm disease can be fatal to dogs, cats, and ferrets. The good news: You can...

New Approaches and Protocols for Heartworm Disease Presented at 17th Triennial Heartworm Symposium

American Heartworm Society also announces new officers, board members NEW ORLEANS — From exploring...

American Heartworm Society Announces Program Details for 17th Triennial Heartworm Symposium

Early registration for September 8-11 th conference in New Orleans ends July 15th...

Preventing Heartworm Disease in Dogs

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! To make sure all dogs are protected from this serious...

The Invisible Threat to Your Pet: How to Prevent Heartworm Disease

EDWARDSVILLE – As social distancing restrictions continue to lift and the weather finally starts...

Paola Domínguez-López on the importance of embracing change

Paola Domínguez-López has always been passionate about animals. Her big dream as a child was to be...

Vector-borne diseases likely a higher risk this year

The Companion Animal Parasite Council recommends pets be tested annually and protected year-round...

7 Essential Reasons Every Cat Needs an Annual Vet Exam

Cats are known to have a penchant for biting and scratching, but even the most fierce feline can...

How heartworm affects household pets

Pets are beloved members of many families. So it’s no surprise that so many pet owners place such...

Dogs at higher risk of contracting heartworm disease from mosquitoes in OC, officials say

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) -- The chances of dogs catching heartworm disease in Orange County are...

The Pandemic Effects on Heartworm Prevention

"At the beginning of spring 2020, many veterinarians saw a drop in wellness visits and heartworm...

Veterinary Treatment Facility reminds pet owners of heartworm disease risks

Heartworms are a serious and potentially fatal disease that mainly affects dogs, cats and ferrets....

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RT @AHS_Think12: Mosquitoes transmit heartworms to your pet. The baby worms migrate from the bite site to the blood stream and then to the…

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