13 There Goes the Neighborhood: The Potential Impact of 1 Heartworm Positive Dog (Matthew W. Miller)
Dr. John McCall, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses how repellency and insectile efficacy can help prevent heartworm transmission in dogs and cats. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians must be aware of the best ways to help minimize the risks of heartworm to their patients.
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14 Repellency: Does it Really Prevent Heartworm Transmission? (John W. McCall)
Dr. Debra Horwitz, DACVB of Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. Louis, Missouri, discusses the importance of appropriate client communication with the pet owner in the heartworm positive dog. By addressing the pet owner's concerns, addressing the pet's concerns, and still providing the heartworm positive dog with certain types of exercise, veterinary professionals can work with pet owners to ensure the best outcome for heartworm positive dogs that must be exercise-restricted. Dr. Debra Horwitz, DACVB of Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. Louis, Missouri, discusses the importance of appropriate client communication with the pet owner in the heartworm positive dog.
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15 Dog in a Box But Not Bored (Debra F. Horwitz)
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians living in an endemic area must feel comfortable accurately diagnosing feline heartworm disease. Dr. Matt Miller, DACVIM (Cardiology), discusses how to diagnose heartworm disease/infection in cats.
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16 Diagnosing Heartworm Disease/Infection in Cats (Matthew W. Miller)
Dr. Tom Nelson, veterinarian at Animal Medical Center in Alabama, discusses why we are often taught to "test" for heartworm more than we are taught to "prevent" heartworm disease.
Feline | Diagnosis | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
17 Why Do We Remind to Test and NOT Prevent? (Tom Nelson)
How should veterinarians and veterinary technicians be handling heartworm disease in non-endemic regions? Should pets still be treated? Dr. Matt Miller, DACVIM (Cardiology) discusses why it's important to prevent heartworm in non-endemic areas of the United States.
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18 Why Prevent Heartworm in Non-Endemic Areas (Matthew W. Miller)
Pet owners can accidentally forget to dose their pet. What is the impact or risk to the pet when this occurrs? How should veterinarians and veterinary technicians better educate pet owners to prevent this from happening? Dr. Clarke Atkins, DACVIM (Cardiology), discusses how veterinary professionals should treat the "missed" dose of heartworm preventative.
Canine | Feline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | IncidenceCategory: Video
19 Dilemma of the Missed Dose (Clarke Atkins)
Dr. Clarke Atkins, DACVIM, discusses how veterinary professionals should treat the "missed" dose of heartworm preventative. Pet owners can accidentally forget to dose their pet. What is the impact or risk to the pet when this occurs? How should veterinarians and veterinary technicians better educate pet owners to prevent this from happening?
Canine | Feline | Prevention | Veterinary ProfessionalsCategory: Video
Caval syndrome and how to manage it in dogs with heartworm disease
Dogs with heartworm disease can develop a very serious complication: caval syndrome. Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Marisa Ames explains how this complication develops, as well as how veterinarians and treat and manage these patients.
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Could heartworm be stopped at the level of the mosquito?
In this video, University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Michael Povelones discusses research to better understand heartworm transmission, as well as new, previously unexplored ways to prevent it.
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Current knowledge about heartworm resistance
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Clarke Atkins discusses the most current information about heartworm resistance.
Canine | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Incidence | ResistanceCategory: Video
