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The AHS Protocol vs. “Slow Kill”
Why does the AHS recommend against "slow kill" for heartworm treatment in dogs? Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Andy Moorhead has answers.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Why Don’t Clients Give Heartworm Preventives?
Why aren't clients always compliant in giving heartworm preventives? Dr. Stephen Jones shares his thoughts.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals
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Is it Negative or Not? The Role of Heat Pretreatment in Heartworm Testing
What is the role of heat pretreatment in heartworm testing? Dr. Brian DiGangi explains when and why it may be needed.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals
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Is There an Echo in Here?
How can you get veterinary clients to be compliant with heartworm prevention? Dr. Chris Dukes share his tips.
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Heartworm Prevention Needed Nationwide
Why is heartworm prevention needed nationwide? Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Matt Miller explains.
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The Mighty Mosquito The Role of Control in Heartworm Prevention
What is multimodal heartworm prevention--and why is mosquito control important? Parasitologist Dr. John McCall explains.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals
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The Truth About Testing in Cats
What kind of heartworm testing is recommended for cats? Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Clarke Atkins sorts it out.
Category: Clinical FAQsFeline | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals
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Managing Heartworm Disease in Shelter Animals
MARTHA SMITH-BLACKMORE, DVM
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Feline | Prevention | For Owners | Shelters
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Cases in Point: Why the AHS Guidelines Matter
Why is it important to understand the AHS heartworm management guidelines? Dr. Elizabeth Clyde shares why it's important to her.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Compliance: Take a Team Approach
How can enlisting the entire veterinary team improve heartworm education? Practice owner Dr. Chris Rehm shares his experience.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals
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Adulticide Treatment: Minimizing Melarsomine Complications
When treating heartworm-positive dogs with adulticide therapy, how can I minimize melarsomine complications? Dr. Stephen Jones explains.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Make Heartworm Preventive Reminders a Priority
How can heartworm prevention reminders help with client compliance? Dr. Tom Nelson explains how reminders have helped in his practice.
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Can YOU Outsmart a Mosquito?
Why doesn't the AHS recommend "seasonal" heartworm prevention? Dr. Tom Nelson has answers.
Category: Clinical FAQsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals
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5 Facts About Heartworm Disease
Category: Fact SheetsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics
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Why Your Dog Needs an Annual Heartworm Check-up
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