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American Heartworm Society updates feline guidelines

The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has updated their Feline Heartworm Guidelines for veterinarians. The guidelines—last revised in 2015—addresses persistent underdiagnosis and undermanagement of heartworm disease in cats, and provides more robust data on prevention, testing and treatment, according to AHS.1

The guidelines update was spearheaded by a committee of AHS board members. The revisions were completed after a thorough scientific review by experts from the fields of parasitology, cardiology, and clinical practice. It includes revised advice on heartworm screening, mosquito control and treatment options for heartworm-positive cats.1

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