Heartworm Resource Center

Word Search

Younger kids learn about veterinary terms in this simple word search activity.

Heartworm Disease Crossword + Answer Key

Crossword clues help to teach older children heartworm disease terms.

Road Maze

A fun maze helps get children on the right path to responsible pet care.

Heartworm Health Exam

Coloring page helps teach young kids about trips to the veterinarian.

At the Veterinarian

Coloring page to help young pet owners learn about heartworm prevention.

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

My dog has tested positive for heartworms. Now what?

What owners need to know if their dog is diagnosed with heartworms

My cat has tested positive for heartworms. What can I do?

What owners need to know if their cat is diagnosed with heartworms

Does my dog need a heartworm preventive?

Why year-round heartworm prevention is essential to keeping a dog healthy

Health Tips for Shelter Cat Adopters

The DO's and DON'Ts of Heartworm Protection (canine)

The facts--and the fictions--about heartworm prevention in dogs

The DO's and DON'Ts of Feline Heartworm Protection

The facts--and the fictions--about heartworm prevention in cats

Heartworms 101 with Dr. Chris Duke

When heartworm patients face complications with Dr. Marisa Ames

In this VETgirl podcast, veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames discusses how to manage dogs with complications due to advanced heartworm disease.

Determining the best treatment protocol for your heartworm-positive patient with Dr. Andy Moorhead

In this VETgirl podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Andy Moorhead explains the steps and elements of treatment for heartworm-positive dogs.

What you need to know about heartworm disease in cats with Dr. Tom Nelson

In this VETgirl podcast, Dr. Tom Nelson discusses the challenges of diagnosing heartworm disease in cats and why prevention is so important.

Diagnostic dilemmas with heartworm disease with Dr. Lindsay Starkey

In this VETgirl podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey discusses the limitations of antigen testing and what veterinarians should do if they question the results of a heartworm test.

Transporting the Heartworm Positive Dog with Dr. Brian DiGangi

In this VETgirl podcast, shelter veterinarian Dr. Brian DiGangi discusses how heartworm-positive dogs can be safely transported.

Podcasts

The American Heartworm Society has partnered with VETgirl to bring you 5 podcasts on varying aspects of managing heartworm disease.  

Did You Remember My Heartworm Prevention? (Spanish)

This poster reminds cat owners not to forget their cat's heartworm prevention.

These are Heartworms (Spanish)

A picture paints a thousand words in this poster showing what heartworms look like.

Weigh the Costs (Spanish)

When you compare the cost of heartworm prevention vs. heartworm treatment, heartworm prevention is much more cost-effective.

The Masked Marauder

If pets are unprotected, they're in danger from mosquitoes that transmit heartworms.

Don't let heartworm disease break your heart (empty collar)

Heartworm disease can be fatal in dogs. See your veterinarian for annual testing and year-round prevention.

These are heartworms

One mosquito bite can lead to heartworms that are 12 inches long--or more.