Official guidelines from the American Heartworm Society
For your convenience, guidelines are offered in both full and summary formats. These guidelines are living documents and are revised periodically based on information presented at the American Heartworm Society’s Triennial Symposium, new research, and additional clinical experience. The versions posted here supersede previous editions and have been peer reviewed by independent experts.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This document was published in the English language and has been translated to other languages. While reasonable care has been taken to accurately translate this document, readers relying upon the content of translated versions assume all risk of errors in translation or related misinterpretations. Where clarification of content is needed please refer to the English version for original intent.
Canine Heartworm Guidelines
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Feline Heartworm Guidelines
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters
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Canine Guidelines (Spanish)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2024) - Spanish version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Canine Guidelines (Portuguese)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2016) - Portuguese version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (French)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2016) - French version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (Italian)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2016) - Italian version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (German)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2016) - German version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (Traditional Chinese)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2017) - Traditional Chinese version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (Simplified Chinese)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2017) - Simplified Chinese version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (Japanese)
American Heartworm Society Canine Guidelines (rev. 2024) - Japanese version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Feline Guidelines (Spanish)
American Heartworm Society Feline Guidelines (rev. 2016) - Spanish version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Feline Guidelines (French)
American Heartworm Society Feline Guidelines (rev. 2016) - French version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Feline Guidelines (Italian)
American Heartworm Society Feline Guidelines (rev. 2016) - Italian version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Feline Guidelines (Traditional Chinese)
American Heartworm Society Feline Guidelines (rev. 2017) - Traditional Chinese version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Feline Guidelines (Simplified Chinese)
American Heartworm Society Feline Guidelines (rev. 2017) - Simplified Chinese version
Category: American Heartworm Society GuidelinesFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Canine Guidelines (Korean)
Canine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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