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My cat has tested positive for heartworms. What can I do?

What owners need to know if their cat is diagnosed with heartworms

Does my dog need a heartworm preventive?

Why year-round heartworm prevention is essential to keeping a dog healthy

Health Tips for Shelter Cat Adopters

The DO's and DON'Ts of Heartworm Protection (canine)

The facts--and the fictions--about heartworm prevention in dogs

The DO's and DON'Ts of Feline Heartworm Protection

The facts--and the fictions--about heartworm prevention in cats

Updates to Heartworm Treatment in the AHS Canine Heartworm Guidelines

In this VETgirl podcast, Drs. Andy Moorhead and Marisa Ames discuss updates to the "treatment" section of the updated AHS canine heartworm guidelines

Updates to Heartworm Diagnostics in the AHS Canine Heartworm Guidelines

In this VETgirl podcast, Drs. Lindsay Starkey and Marisa Ames explain updates to the "diagnostics" section of the canine heartworm guidelines

Heartworm Prevention Compliance

In this VETgirl podcast, AHS President Dr. Jenni Rizzo shares common-sense ideas and tips for improving client compliance with use of heartworm prevention

Coping with Complex Heartworm Cases

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, Louisiana State University veterinary cardiologist Dr. Aliya Magee discusses the management of common complications in advanced heartworm patients, from analyzing clinical signs to determining which diagnostics are needed to implement treatment measures.

Strategies for Successful Management of Heartworm Patients, In and Out of the Shelter Setting

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, shelter veterinary Dr. Uri Donnett discusses the paths to successful management of heartwworm patients in the shelter setting or community practice, as well as managing limitations in staffing, diagnostics and knowledge of patient history.

Making the Case for Prevention of Feline Heartworm Disease

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, feline practitioner Dr. Mark Cousins gives the lowdown on testing cats for heartowrm, educating owners and the "how tos" of getting staff members in the routine of recommending heartworm prevention for cats.

Answering Common Questions about Heartworm Diagnostics

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey of Auburn University addresses common questions veterinarians have about heartworm diagnosis--from understanding what a faintly positive result on a heartworm test means to determining whether a confirmation test is really needed in a heartworm case.

Heartworm Treatment: When the Perfect Protocol Isn't Followed

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Andy Moorhead of the University of Georgia covers common questions veterinarians have about the management of dogs that have been previously treated with a less-than-ideal protocol. Which tests and follow-up treatments may be needed? He has answers!

The Heartworm-Positive Patient: What Happens Next?

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames from U.C. Davis discusses which diagnostic procedures may be needed following a heartworm-positive antigen test in dogs--from microfilaria testing to radiographs and echocardiograms.

From Testing to Talking Points: What Veterinarians, Shelters and Owners Need to Know about Caring for Heartworm-Positive Dogs

In this VETgirl veterinary CE podcast, shelter veterinarian Dr. Brian DiGangi from the University of Florida discusses testing and management of heartworm-positive dogs in the shelter environment, as well as what veterinarians in practice need to understand about these patients and their prior care when they are adopted by clients. He also discusses the behavioral health of these patients and how they can be kept happy AND healthy during treatment.

When - and how - Should Cats be Tested for Heartworms?

In this VETgirlveterinary CE podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey from Auburn University, provides an overview of feline heartworm disease as well as how to navigate testing for these patients.

Heartworms 101 with Dr. Chris Duke

When heartworm patients face complications with Dr. Marisa Ames

In this VETgirl podcast, veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames discusses how to manage dogs with complications due to advanced heartworm disease.

Determining the best treatment protocol for your heartworm-positive patient with Dr. Andy Moorhead

In this VETgirl podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Andy Moorhead explains the steps and elements of treatment for heartworm-positive dogs.

What you need to know about heartworm disease in cats with Dr. Tom Nelson

In this VETgirl podcast, Dr. Tom Nelson discusses the challenges of diagnosing heartworm disease in cats and why prevention is so important.

Diagnostic dilemmas with heartworm disease with Dr. Lindsay Starkey

In this VETgirl podcast, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey discusses the limitations of antigen testing and what veterinarians should do if they question the results of a heartworm test.

Transporting the Heartworm Positive Dog with Dr. Brian DiGangi

In this VETgirl podcast, shelter veterinarian Dr. Brian DiGangi discusses how heartworm-positive dogs can be safely transported.

"Heartworm prevention beats a blanket"

This poster emphasizes the importance of protecting cats from heartworms.

"Have you heard?" (cat)

This poster explains that the AHS now recommends routine heartworm testing in cats.

"It's cool to be heartworm free"

This poster reminds dog owners that heartworm prevention helps keep dogs happy and healthy.