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Understanding barriers to heartworm research today
In this video, Emeritus Professor and researcher Dr. Tim Geary of the Institute of Parastitology at McGill University explains the barriers to heartworm research and how it differs from research on other parasites in other species.
Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | CostCategory: Video
Understanding heartworm-host interactions
In this video, Emeritus Professor and researcher Dr. Tim Geary of the Institute of Parastitology at McGill University explains how a better understanding of heartworms and how they interact with their hosts and their environment might help researchers in the future as they develop new strategies for heartworm prevention.
Canine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Heat treatment of serum samples in heartworm testing
Parasitologist Dr. Byron Blagburn explains what veterinarians need to know about heat treatment of serum samples in heartworm testing.
Canine | Diagnosis | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Heat treatment of feline serum samples
Parasitologist Dr. Byron Blagburn explains what veterinarians need to know about heat treatment of serum samples when testing cats for heartworm infection.
Feline | Diagnosis | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Current knowledge about heartworm resistance
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Clarke Atkins discusses the most current information about heartworm resistance.
Canine | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Incidence | ResistanceCategory: Video
How to minimize development of resistant heartworms
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Clarke Atkins explains what steps veterinarians can take to minimize the risk of resistant heartworms developing in the future.
Canine | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | ResistanceCategory: Video
The spread of heartworm disease in Europe
Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Laura Kramer of the University of Parma explains how heartworm disease has spread across Europe over the past several decades.
Canine | Veterinary Professionals | IncidenceCategory: Video
Why alternative heartworm treatment protocols are needed
Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Laura Kramer of the University of Parma discusses the rationale for alternative heartworm treatment protocols.
Canine | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | ResistanceCategory: Video
"Watch-outs" with melarsomine in heartworm treatment
Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Laura Kramer of the University of Parma explains the pros and cons of treating heartworm infections with melarsomine.
Canine | Treatment | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Rationale for doxycycline in heartworm treatment
Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Laura Kramer of the University of Parma explains her rationale for including doxycycline in a heartworm treatment protocol.
Canine | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | ResistanceCategory: Video
Why combine macrocyclic lactones and repellents in a heartworm prevention protocol?
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Matthew Miller discusses multimodal heartworm prevention strategies.
Canine | Prevention | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Multimodal heartworm prevention
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Matthew Miller explains why macrocyclic lactones are needed in conjunction with mosquito repellents in multimodal heartworm prevention protocols.
Canine | Prevention | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
The latest on HARD in cats
Former Auburn veterinary internist Dr. Ray Dillon explains the most current knowledge about heartworm associated respiratory disease in cats.
Feline | Veterinary Professionals | IncidenceCategory: Video
Why prevention of feline heartworm disease is important
Former Auburn veterinary internist Dr. Ray Dillon discusses the importance of preventing heartworm disease in cats.
Feline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | IncidenceCategory: Video
Decision tree for identifying resistant heartworm cases
University of Georgia veterinary parasitologist Dr. Ray Kaplan outlines strategies veterinarians can use to identify potentially heartworm-resistant cases.
Canine | Veterinary Professionals | ResistanceCategory: Video
Role of genetics in study of heartworm resistance
University of Georgia veterinary parasitologist Dr. Ray Kaplan explains why it’s important for scientists to study the genetics of heartworm resistance.
Canine | Veterinary Professionals | ResistanceCategory: Video
Pros and cons of doxycycline in a heartworm treatment protocol
Parasitologist Dr. Dwight Bowman explains why he has reservations about routinely using doxycycline in a heartworm treatment protocol.
Canine | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | ResistanceCategory: Video
Mosquito vectors in heartworm transmission
University of Arkansas entomologist Dr. Tanja McKay discusses mosquito vectors in the transmission of heartworm disease.
Life Cycle | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Feeding habits of mosquito vectors
University of Arkansas entomologist Dr. Tanja McKay explains the feeding habits of mosquitoes that transmit heartworm disease.
Canine | Life Cycle | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Caval syndrome and how to manage it in dogs with heartworm disease
Dogs with heartworm disease can develop a very serious complication: caval syndrome. Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames explains how this complication develops, as well as how veterinarians and treat and manage these patients.
Canine | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
How to manage right-sided heartworm failure in dogs with heartworm disease
Dogs with pulmonary hypertension as a result of heartworm disease can also develop right-sided heart failure. Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames explains how veterinarians can identify this complication in canine patients and manage it.
Canine | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
How to manage pneumonitis in dogs with heartworm disease
Pneumonitis is a common complication in dogs with heartworm Disease. Cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames explains how veterinarians can manage patients with this complication.
Canine | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Microclimates and their effects on mosquitoes and heartworm survival
American Heartworm Society Past President Dr. Stephen Jones what microclimates are and how they extend the length of time mosquitoes carrying heartworms can pose a threat.
Canine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | IncidenceCategory: Video
Is the term "heartworm season" a misnomer?
American Heartworm Society Past President Dr. Stephen Jones explains why heartworm "season" is really a year-round issue in many areas.
Canine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Veterinary Professionals | Pet OwnersCategory: Video
How do heartworm preventives work?
Dr. Doug Carithers explains how macrocyclic lactones affect the heartworm parasite.
Canine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video