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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 FAQs
Canine | 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.

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 FAQs
Canine | 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.

Heartworm Prevention Needed Nationwide

Why is heartworm prevention needed nationwide? Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Matt Miller explains.

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.

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 FAQs
Feline | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals

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Managing Heartworm Disease in Shelter Animals

MARTHA SMITH-BLACKMORE, DVM

Category: Clinical FAQs
Canine | 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.

Heartworm Compliance: Take a Team Approach

How can enlisting the entire veterinary team improve heartworm education? Practice owner Dr. Chris Rehm shares his experience.

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 FAQs
Canine | 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.

Can YOU Outsmart a Mosquito?

Why doesn't the AHS recommend "seasonal" heartworm prevention? Dr. Tom Nelson has answers.

5 Facts About Heartworm Disease