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Infographics
Mosquitoes are a Menace
Because mosquitoes are a nationwide threat, so is heartworm disease. This infographic explains it.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Mosquitoes and Heartworm are a Deadly Combination
This infographic shares extensive information about the mosquitoes that transmit heartworms.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Don't Try to Out-Smart Mosquitoes
This infographic explains that because you can't outsmart mosquitoes, pet's need year-round heartworm prevention.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Urban environment and mosquito season
This infographic details why urban environments are warmer an dmore conducive to heartworm transmission
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Mosquitoes are Serial Killers
This infographic explains that mosquito mobility has contributed to the spread of heartworms to new parts of the U.S.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Mosquitoes are on the Move
This infographic explains that mosquitoes and heartworms can thrive throughout the U.S.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Let's Talk Trash
This infographic explains how environmental waste can create protected areas of standing water where mosquitoes breed--which provides a heartworm-friendly habitat.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Irrigation Expands Heartworm Habitats
This infographic explains the connection between watering practices--especially in airid areas--and mosquito breeding--which expands heartworm habitats
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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7 Steps to Help Your Pet Live a Long, Healthy Life
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Feline HW progression infographic
This infographic shows how heartworm progresses when a cat becomes infected.
Category: InfographicsDiagnosis | Feline | Life Cycle | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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History of Heartworm infographic
In this infographic, learn little-known facts about heartworm discoveries and innovation in heartworm management.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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City living infographic
This infographic shows how the "heat islands" created by buildings, concrete, vehicles and other aspects of "city living" extend the length time that mosquitoes survive--and heartworm stays a threat
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Canine Heartworm Progression
This infographic show how heartworm infection infects a dog, starting from transmission through the late stages of infection.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Famous Last Words
There's lots of myths that can be perpetuated and mistakes that can be made when talking to pet owners about heartworms in pets. These are few "famous last words" your clients should NOT hear you say!
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Incidence | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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There's No Season for Heartworms
Heartworm transmission doesn't have a "season." That's why the AHS recommends year-round heartworm prevention.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Incidence | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Do's and Don'ts of Exercise Restriction
Keeping your dog calm and quiet in the weeks before, during and after heartworm treatment is essential. Follow these recommendations to help make treatment successful and safe.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Pet Owners | Shelters | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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The number of heartworm-positive pets may be bigger than we think
Many dogs and cats with heartworms are undiagnosed. Here's why.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Incidence | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Dog Days of Summer
In this infographic, learn about the risks heartworm pose to dogs and cats.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Incidence | Media | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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AHS Incidence Survey Infographic
Heartworm was diagnosed in all 50 states in the 2022 Heartworm Incidence Survey. This infographic includes details from this survey, which was conducted with veterinarians across the U.S.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Incidence | Media | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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How Do Cats Get Heartworms?
Like dogs, cats get heartworms through the bite of an infected mosquito. However, the disease cats get from heartworms is different from that of dogs.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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A Stroll Through Petsville: How Heartworm Prevention Adds Up
Heartworm prevention makes sense for pet health--and saves dollars and cents for pet owners.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Cost | Diagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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How Do Dogs Get Heartworms?
Understanding the heartworm life cycle can help you better understand why it's important to protect your dog. This infographic makes the life cycle easy to understand.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Myth Fact Infographic
Are you up for a heartworm quiz? This infographic tests your knowledge.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Cost | Diagnosis | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Pet Lovers Prioritize Pet Health During the COVID-19 Crisis
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Exotics | Feline | Prevention | Treatment
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Heartworm Lifecycle
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Exotics | Feline | Prevention | Treatment
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Is Heartworm on the Rise?
In the latest AHS heartworm incidence survey, veterinarians weighed in on incidence trends. This infographic breaks it down.in
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Other | Pet Owners | Veterinary Professionals
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The Southeast has the Highest Incidence
The Southeast has the dubious distinction of having the most cases of heartworm in the country. This infographic has details.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Other | Pet Owners | Veterinary Professionals
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Mosquito Mayhem
What's the link between mosquitoes and heartworm disease? This infographic shares 5 facts.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Other | Pet Owners | Veterinary Professionals
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Who Gets Heartworms?
You probably know dogs and cats get heartworm disease, but did you know lots of other species do, too? This infographic takes you on a walk on the wild side.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Exotics | Feline | Other | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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10 Ways to Stay on Top of Heartworm Prevention
You don't want to forget your pet's heartworm preventive! Here's 10 tips to help you remember.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Other | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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What Raises The Risk Of Heartworms?
From weather to wildlife, there's multiple contributors to heartworm risk. Check out some common causes in this infographic.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Other | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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24 Hour Risk Graphic: Cat
Is there a time of day when heartworms aren't a risk for your cat? No!
Category: InfographicsFeline | Incidence | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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24 Hour Risk Graphic: Dog
Is there a time of day when heartworms aren't a risk for your dog? No!
Category: InfographicsCanine | Incidence | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Cats
It's a myth that cat's don't get heartworms.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Pet Owners | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Indoor
Indoor cats can get heartworms if they're not on prevention.
Category: InfographicsDiagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Testing
Dogs on heartworm prevention still need annual heartworm testing.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Transmission
Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, not spread directly between pets.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Incidence | Pet Owners | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Composite
Make sure you can separate myth from fact when it comes to heartworm knowledge. Your pet's life could depend on it!
Category: InfographicsCanine | Cost | Diagnosis | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Disease In Dogs
The early signs of heartworm disease in dogs are subtle, which advanced disease causes serious disease--and even death, according to this infographic.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Disease In Cats
The signs of heartworm disease in cats from range from coughing and nausea soon after infection to serious disease and even death when it is advanced, according to this infographic.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm By The Numbers
Add it up and heartworm "numbers" in this infographic will tell you how serious a problem heartworm disease is for pets.inci
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Other | Pet Owners | Veterinary Professionals
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Take 5 on Feline Heartworm Disease
Do you need a reason to give your cat heartworm prevention? This infographic gives you FIVE.
Category: InfographicsDiagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Can we turn down the dial on heartworm risk?
From strategies that lower the risk of heartworm to behaviors that increase it, this infographic will help you understand the concept of heartworm risk.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Other | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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The ABCs of Heartworm Disease
There are 26 letters in the alphabet. And this infographic shares 26 facts you need to know about heartworm in pets.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Cost | Diagnosis | Exotics | Feline | Incidence | Life Cycle | Other | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Significance of Heartworm Disease
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Exotics | Feline | Prevention | Treatment
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Heartworm Incidence: Up or Down?
Category: InfographicsCanine | For Owners | Prevention | Shelters
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Protect Your Pet Handout
Numbers, numbers, numbers in this infographic--and it adds up to heartworm disease being a serious, nationwide threat.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Incidence Map
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | For Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment
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Significance of Heartworm Disease (2013)
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | For Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Treatment
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Heartworm Vectors
Everyday actions can expose pets to heartworm. This infographic gives examples of how transmission can happen.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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Weigh the Costs
Which can cost more--heartworm prevention or treatment? This infographic helps you weigh the costs.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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1 Reason: Heartworm in Cats
Heartworm prevention is a must for cats. This infographic explains why they're worth it!
Category: InfographicsFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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A Tale of 2 Kitties
Cats that are protected against heartworms can live longer, healthier lives. This infographic explains why.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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The Mighty Mosquito
Mosquitoes may be small but they present a mighty threat to unprotected pets. This infographic explains the link between mosquitoes and heartworm disease.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Exotics | Feline | Life Cycle | Other | Pet Owners | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals
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A Dog's Heart is a Place for Love, not Heartworms
This infographic explains why heartworm prevention = LOVE.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention
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Testing Algorithm
Just 10 minutes is all it takes each year to test your dog for heartworms. This infographic helps you determine if your dog should be tested.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Pet Owners | Veterinary Professionals
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Does My Dog Need a Heartworm Test?
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Pet Owners | Veterinary Professionals
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Dogs VS Cats
Dogs are definitely different from cats but they both need heartworm prevention, according to this infographic.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals
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Additional Social Media Resources
There's No Hiding
Poster with a white cat under a blanket warns us that she can't hide from heartworms
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Don't Let Fall Color Fool You
Poster with a mosquito on a fall leaf reminds us that mosquitoes can still spread heartworm when the seasons change
Category: PostersCanine | Feline | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Nice Try
Poster with dogs in leaf hats eplains that their disguise can't hide them from deadly heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Sleeping is Easy
Poster with sleeping cat urges us to help their cats sleep easy with heartworm prevention
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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This Hat May Tell You...
Poster with dog in a silly orange hat reminds us that heartworm prevention is the smart thing to do
Category: PostersCanine | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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We Can't Run Away
Poster with woman and her dog running through the woods reminds us we can't run away from heartworms.
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Rolling Over Won't Protect You
Poster with two kittens in fall leaves explains that year-round heartworm is needed to protect them from heartworms
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Vampires aren't Real
Poster with cat in a vampire costume reminds us that mosquitoes ARE real
Category: PostersFeline | Life Cycle | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm protection is like a warm blanket
This poster depicts a happy dog and cat, relaxing under the "blanket" of heartworm prevention.
Category: PostersCanine | Feline | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm prevention beats a blanket
This poster emphasizes the importance of protecting cats from heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Have you heard? (cat)
This poster explains that the AHS now recommends routine heartworm testing in cats.
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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It's cool to be heartworm free
This poster reminds dog owners that heartworm prevention helps keep dogs happy and healthy.
Category: PostersCanine | Diagnosis | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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If she forgets (cat)
This poster emphasizes the importance of remembering to give cats their heartworm prevention ON TIME.
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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If she forgets (dog)
This poster emphasizes the importance of remembering to give dogs their heartworm prevention ON TIME.
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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They protect the ones you love
This poster depicts a dog protecting a baby and reminds pet owners that dogs need protection, too -- from heartworms.
Category: PostersCanine | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Why is this cat smiling
This poster shows a happy cat who is protected from heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Why is this dog smiling
This poster shows a happy dog who is protected from heartworms.
Category: PostersCanine | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Yikes, I saw a mosquito
The poster notes the danger mosquitoes--which transmit heartworms--pose to pets.
Category: PostersFeline | Other | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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I can sleep easy
This poster describes the peace of mind cats--and owners--have when cats are protected from heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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This hike was brought to you by year-round heartworm prevention
This poster reminds dog owners that beautiful hikes outdoors are only possible when pets are protected from heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Don't quit giving heartworm prevention in the fall
This poster explains that skipping heartworm prevention in the fall will make their pets sad
Category: PostersCanine | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Give cats REAL heartworm protection
This poster reminds cats owners that REAL heartworm protection is what matters
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm prevention beats pumpkin spice lattes
This poster reminds cat owners that heartworm prevention when fall arrives is better for cats that pumpkin spice lattes!
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Mosquitoes are still in "season"
This poster reminds pet owners not to rely on "seasonal" heartworm prevention
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Don't "fall" for heartworm "fall" myths
This poster explains that the idea that pets can stop heartworm prevention in the fall is a myth
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Seasons change but heartworm prevention doesn't
This poster expresses the importance of year-round heartworm prevention
Category: PostersCanine | Feline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Thank you SOOO much for my heartworm prevention!
This poster shows the joy dogs feel when they're protected from heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworm Prevention = Peace
This social media poster shows a cat that's resting easy, thanks to people who protect him from heartworms
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Life is Good When You're Heartworm-Free
This social media poster shows a happy dog enjoying the sweetness of being protected from heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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There's No Escaping Heartworms
This social media poster with dogs on a mountain emphasizes the pervasive risk of heartworms.
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Heartworms (and Mosquitoes) are SCARY
This social media poster depicts a cat that's frightened of a mosquito because of the threat of heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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I'm Jumping for Joy!
This social media poster emphasizes the importance of year-round heartworm prevention for dogs.
Category: PostersCanine | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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Protect Me From Parasites!
This social media poster depicts the importance of protecting cats from external AND internal parasites, including heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Pet Owners | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals
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