Why aren't clients always compliant in giving heartworm preventives? Dr. Stephen Jones shares his thoughts.
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AHS Board Speaks Out
What is the role of heat pretreatment in heartworm testing? Dr. Brian DiGangi explains when and why it may be needed.
How can you get veterinary clients to be compliant with heartworm prevention? Dr. Chris Dukes share his tips.
Why doesn't the AHS recommend "seasonal" heartworm prevention? Dr. Tom Nelson has answers.
How can heartworm prevention reminders help with client compliance? Dr. Tom Nelson explains how reminders have helped in his practice.
When treating heartworm-positive dogs with adulticide therapy, how can I minimize melarsomine complications? Dr. Stephen Jones explains.
Why is heartworm prevention needed nationwide? Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Matt Miller explains.
What is multimodal heartworm prevention--and why is mosquito control important? Parasitologist Dr. John McCall explains.
What kind of heartworm testing is recommended for cats? Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Clarke Atkins sorts it out.
MARTHA SMITH-BLACKMORE, DVM
Heartworm disease (HWD), caused by the mosquito-borne nematode Dirofilaria immitis, is endemic in most areas of the United States, including urban areas where most of the U.S. population (about 80%) lives.