#Heartworm prevention

Informed pet owners more likely to give heartworm preventatives

April 24, 2019

Pet owners who have regular and open discussions with their veterinarian are more likely to consistently give their animals preventatives. Not only that, but according to a new study by Ceva, those clients have fewer issues with their cost and actual administration. “Our research showed the most consistent users follow their veterinarian’s recommended steps for preventing the disease,” says Ceva’s senior director of veterinary services and pharmacovigilance, Charles Johnson, DVM. “They also value and …

Overland Park, Kans, tops list of heartworm cities for March

April 17, 2019

According to Companion Animal Parasite Council’s (CAPC’s) top 10 list, Overland Park, Kans, was the number one city for heartworms in March. CAPC says annual testing is more important than ever to ensure dogs and cats are protected no matter where they live or travel. It also recommends year-round heartworm protection. “It takes just one heartworm-infected dog in an area to become a reservoir of infection, increasing the number of infected mosquitoes and ultimately …

AHS releases new heartworm recommendations

April 2, 2019

The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has released its 2018 Canine Heartworm Guidelines. The guidelines recommend yearly screenings for dogs more than seven months of age, the use of heartworm preventive medications, and reduced exposure to mosquitoes. It also suggests veterinarians recommend the use of Environmental Protection Agency- (EPA-) approved mosquito repellents for heat-treating a pet patient’s serum. It is especially important for pet owners in Texas to follow the guidelines as mosquitoes are extremely …

Boehringer Ingelheim launches initiative to fight heartworm disease in dogs

March 6, 2019

Boehringer Ingelheim is debuting Heartworm 2020, an initiative dedicated to increasing the number of dogs who receive heartworm disease prevention in 2019. The initiative comes in response to a report from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) that found a 21 percent increase in positive heartworm tests per clinic. “We knew we could help increase the number of dogs receiving the heartworm disease prevention,” says Sarah Cloud, Heartgard brand director. “Heartworm 2020 addresses this issue …
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