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American Heartworm Society Updates Feline Guidelines

Newly released revisions address the underdiagnosis and undermanagement of heartworm disease in cats.

The American Heartworm Society has updated its Feline Heartworm Guidelines regarding screening, mosquito control and treatment options.

“As an organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of heartworm disease and its impact on pets, the AHS has long been concerned about the underdiagnosis and undermanagement of heartworm disease in cats,” said the organization’s president, Dr. Jennifer Rizzo.

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