AHS Board Speaks Out

With so many heartworm preventives available, it's not unreasonable for clients--and even veterinarians--to wonder which one is "best." The truth is that the BEST preventive is--quite simply--the preventive a pet owner will GIVE. As Dr. Elizabeth Clyde explains, factors like cost, covenience, mode of administration and frequency of administration all come into play.

A newly adopted patient received two injections instead of three when treated for heartworm. Veterinarian Angele Bice explains.

Zoo animals like marine mammals, big cats and others can become infected with heartworms. Fortunately, prevention is possible.

Dr. Tom Nelson explains the potential reasons a dog may test positive for microfilaria following heartworm treatment

Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey outlines the role of antigen and antibody tests for heartworm screening in cats

Successful treatment of dogs with heartworm infection requires keeping them quiet and calm, as Dr. Brian DiGangi explains.

There are no approved heartworm treatments for cats, but veterinarians do have options when managing these patients. Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames explains.

How reliable are patient-side heartworm antigen tests? Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey explains.

How long should I wait before re-testing dogs undergoing heartworm treatment? Dr. Tom Nelson explains the timing.