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| 20160413 | Blog | blog | What you may not know about heartworm in dogs and cats |
What you may not know about heartworm in dogs and catsApril 13, 2016It’s Heartworm Awareness Month. Do you know as much as you think you do about heartworm disease in dogs and cats? Feline Heartworm Infection: The big surprise! Yes, we said cats. While only 5 percent of cats are on heartworm preventive, the American Heartworm Society reports rates of diagnosed heartworm infections in cats are on the… Learn More |
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| 20141218 | Article | article | An Overview of Feline Heartworm Disease |
An Overview of Feline Heartworm DiseaseBrian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DAVBP (Canine/Feline)December 2014We all know that cats are unique. Different from our canine companions in many ways, their physiologic response to heartworm infection is one more thing to add to the list. They’re not just small dogs – and our disease management protocols must be altered to take their unique responses into account. Understanding the disease prevalence, life cycle, clinical signs and prognosis will guide us in the development of rational management protocols for shelter pets. Learn More |
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| 20140828 | Webcast | webcast | How Animal Shelters Can Treat and Prevent Heartworm in Dogs |
How Animal Shelters Can Treat and Prevent Heartworm in DogsBrian DiGangi, DVM, MS, DAVBPAugust 2014Heartworm disease is 100% preventable, yet experts estimate one million dogs in the U.S. are infected with the parasite. The challenge of prevention and treatment is particularly acute in animal shelters, which usually receive the dogs when they are already heartworm-positive and face challenges finding resources to treat them. Learn More |
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| 20140501 | Presentation | presentation | Treating Heartworm Disease in Shelter Dogs: 500+ Cases (and Counting!) |
Treating Heartworm Disease in Shelter Dogs: 500+ Cases (and Counting!)Natalie Isaza, DVMMay 2014A diagnosis of heartworm infection in shelter dogs at municipal animal control facilities can be devastating, and most animals with this disease are euthanized. Not many animal shelters or rescue groups can afford the expense of heartworm treatment, and if they can, may be unable to hold an animal through the entire treatment protocol. Learn More |
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