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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 Professionals
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New research on heartworm immune complex

Veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey discusses published research on a novel way to break up immune complexes when diagnosing dogs with heartworm infection.

Canine | Feline | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals
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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 | Resistance
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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 | Resistance
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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 | Resistance
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Talking to dog owners about rest and recovery during heartworm treatment

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Deb Horwitz provides easy tips owners can follow to keep their dogs mentally engaged but physically calm during heartworm treatment.

Canine | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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The "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 Professionals
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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 | Incidence
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The Seven Deadly Truths of Heartworm Disease in Cats

Testing, along with prevention, is an important part of keeping our dogs and cats healthy and free of disease. Here are important facts to know about heartworm disease and heartworm testing.

Feline | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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