New guidelines help ensure heartworm safety, prevention amid COVID-19April 7, 2020Conditions under which a veterinarian can delay annual heartworm tests during the COVID crisis is just one of the topics covered in new recommendations released by AHS.
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It's a tick's world—pets are just living in itMarch 16, 2020There are almost 700 species of hard-bodied ticks worldwide, but fortunately only a minority of those found within the U.S. constitutes a disease threat to dogs and cats regarding transmission of pathogens or toxins.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
Boehringer declares war on wormsFebruary 18, 2020Following the success of its Heartworm 2020 initiative, which saw 58,800 previously unprotected dogs receive heartworm disease prevention, Boehringer Ingelheim has upped the ante for 2021.
AHS survey aims to educate on deadly diseaseFebruary 11, 2020The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is calling on animal health professionals to help educate the public on the ongoing threat of heartworm disease.
The Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm: An emerging zoonotic riskJanuary 28, 2020With the possibility of the parasite (which also affects humans) migrating to bordering states and beyond, there is need for veterinary professionals to recognize the symptoms it causes and understand how to treat patients carrying it.
Elanco unloads flea treatment for $95 millionJanuary 21, 2020Elanco Animal Health has just divested its proprietary flea treatment tablets in an all-cash deal, totaling $95 million.
Feline parasite solution gets FDA approvalNovember 26, 2019Merck Animal Health has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an extended-duration topical solution that protects cats from fleas, ticks, and other parasites.
Heartworm initiative sees 51,000 dogs protectedNovember 8, 2019More than 51,000 previous unprotected dogs are now receiving heartworm disease prevention, thanks to a nationwide initiative from Boehringer Ingelheim.
Orange, Calif., ranked top heartworm city for SeptemberSeptember 13, 2019Orange, Calif., is the number one city for heartworms in September, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
