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Incidence Map 2019 (Spanish)
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2019
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2016
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2013
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2010
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2007
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2004
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Incidence Map 2001
Category: Incidence MapsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Word Scramble + Answer Key
Who can get heartworms? Unscramble these words to find out!
Category: Just for KidsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Word Search + Answer Key
Older kids learn about heartworm terms in this more difficult word search activity.
Category: Just for KidsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Word Search
Younger kids learn about veterinary terms in this simple word search activity.
Category: Just for KidsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Disease Crossword + Answer Key
Crossword clues help to teach older children heartworm disease terms.
Category: Just for KidsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Health Exam
Coloring page helps teach young kids about trips to the veterinarian.
Category: Just for KidsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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At the Veterinarian
Coloring page to help young pet owners learn about heartworm prevention.
Category: Just for KidsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Shelters | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Special Needs Pets: Can I Adopt a Heartworm-Positive Dog?
What you need to know if you're planning to adopt a heartworm-positive dog
Category: Pet Owner FAQsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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My dog has tested positive for heartworms. Now what?
What owners need to know if their dog is diagnosed with heartworms
Category: Pet Owner FAQsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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My cat has tested positive for heartworms. What can I do?
What owners need to know if their cat is diagnosed with heartworms
Category: Pet Owner FAQsFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Does my dog need a heartworm preventive?
Why year-round heartworm prevention is essential to keeping a dog healthy
Category: Pet Owner FAQsCanine | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Health Tips for Shelter Cat Adopters
Category: Pet Owner FAQsFeline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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The DO's and DON'Ts of Heartworm Protection (canine)
The facts--and the fictions--about heartworm prevention in dogs
Category: Pet Owner FAQsCanine | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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The DO's and DON'Ts of Feline Heartworm Protection
The facts--and the fictions--about heartworm prevention in cats
Category: Pet Owner FAQsFeline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Coping with Complex Heartworm Cases
In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, Louisiana State University veterinary cardiologist Dr. Aliya Magee discusses the management of common complications in advanced heartworm patients, from analyzing clinical signs to determining which diagnostics are needed to implement treatment measures.
Category: PodcastCanine | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Strategies for Successful Management of Heartworm Patients, In and Out of the Shelter Setting
In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, shelter veterinary Dr. Uri Donnett discusses the paths to successful management of heartwworm patients in the shelter setting or community practice, as well as managing limitations in staffing, diagnostics and knowledge of patient history.
Category: PodcastCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Cost | Transport of Infected Pets
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Making the Case for Prevention of Feline Heartworm Disease
In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, feline practitioner Dr. Mark Cousins gives the lowdown on testing cats for heartowrm, educating owners and the "how tos" of getting staff members in the routine of recommending heartworm prevention for cats.
Category: PodcastFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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