American Heartworm Society

HEADLINE: New CE Opportunity for 2009! Heartworm University:

As part of its ongoing commitment to educate general practitioners, the American Heartworm Society recently launched Heartworm University, a high quality, six-hour curriculum for practicing veterinarians. Two internationally renowned experts on heartworm disease will team-teach at each venue to deliver a comprehensive curriculum, including timely topics. The expert instructors will be two of the following: Dr. Clarke Atkins, Dr. Byron Blagburn, Dr. Dwight Bowman, Dr. Ray Dillon, Dr. John McCall, or Dr. Matt Miller. This world-class CE program is offered in various locations throughout the United States during 2009, including South Carolina, Louisiana, and California. Watch for more locations and more details about this exciting continuing education opportunity.

AVMA's "Animal Tracks"
Podcast by Dr. Rubin

Heartworm Society President, Dr. Sheldon Rubin discusses heartworm disease for the AVMA's "Animal Tracks". (Listen here: MP3) to hear Dr Rubin explain transmission, treatment and prevention. Podcast provided courtesy of the AVMA.

Heartworm Cases on the Rise Across the United States

-- American Heartworm Society Releases New Heartworm Survey Results -- more >

IDEXX Laboratories Launches National Cat Wellness Campaign with Feline Disease Prevalence Maps at Kittytest.com

-- One-of-a-kind Tool Helps Cat Owners and Veterinarians Determine Local Risk for Common Feline Diseases -- more >

Heartworm Disease Prevention Protects Pets, Wallets

-- Rise in Mosquito Population Causes New Warning --

The American Heartworm Society strongly urges pet owners to continue year-round heartworm prevention medication for their pets. It?s important not to cut back on preventatives as failing to administer them could cause harm to pets, and could actually increase the financial burden if heartworm disease treatment is needed. more >