Heartworms are in every U.S. state and other countries. In fact, heartworm disease is on the rise throughout the U.S. and areas that were once non-endemic. The American Heartworm Society offers multiple resources for veterinarians and pet owners at heartwormsociety.org. They include:
- Heartworm incidence map: updated every three years to highlight the average number of heartworm-positive cases per clinic.
- Heartworm guidelines on prevention, diagnosis and treatment for dogs and cats.
- Heartworm education: presentation summaries, proceedings and CE credits.
Source: American Heartworm Society, Link. Client education can take place on multiple fronts in your practice – in the exam room, the waiting room and on your clinic website and social media pages.