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
Category Archives: Heartworm Disease News
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
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
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