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Heartworm Test Results Now Below Detectable Limits, Not Negative!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by adminMay 14, 2019

In 2012 the American Heartworm Society (AHS) changed its guidelines on how Vets should report heartworm antigen test results. Previously, results were either positive or negative, now the guidelines say that if the test does not detect the presence of … Continue reading →

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Vets Warn Of Increased Heartworm Incidence In 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by adminMay 14, 2019

I have been reading a lot of information published online by Vets just recently, highlighting the seriousness of the heartworm situation this year. An article by Julie Damron, a vet at the Sierra Veterinary Clinic in Stockton, California reported that … Continue reading →

Posted in Heartworm Disease News | Tagged heartworm in 2012

New Heartworm Treatment Initiatives

Posted on April 14, 2012 by adminMay 14, 2019

To date, there continues to be only one effective and FDA approved treatment for treating dogs with a heartworm infection. The current method requires doses of the drug Immiticide. Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of this drug at present. … Continue reading →

Posted in Heartworm Disease News | Tagged AHS, heartworm treatment, immiticide treatment

Why Is A Heartworm Test Required Before Routine Surgery?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by adminMay 14, 2019

Whether a veterinarian will require your dog to have a heartworm test before routine surgery such as spaying or neutering, depends on where you live. In the USA, many states have a low incidence of heart worms compared to high-incidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Heartworm Disease News | Tagged heartworm blood test, heartworm testing, will test heartworms before spay

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