Veterinary technicians don’t talk about preventive care as much as they could, says Ciera Miller, CVT, VTS. Feline heartworm has been diagnosed in all 50 states. It was important enough that the American Association of Feline Practitioners crafted an entire campaign about it. But reluctance remains strong.
Source: Vetted, November 22, 2016.
Many veterinary staff members are reluctant to push feline preventive medications either because they do not believe in their necessity or because they have experienced a long history of clients declining them.