Heartworm Basics is a pet owner's go-to resource for everything they need to know about heartworm disease in pets.

Whether you’re a veterinarian looking for info on heartworm—or you’re a dog or cat owner who wants heartworm disease explained in easy-to-understand language—you’ve come to the right …

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the …

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the …

These guidelines are living documents and are revised periodically based on information presented at the American Heartworm Society’s Triennial Symposium, new research, and …

Testing data from thousands of veterinary practices and shelters is used to create a detailed map showing the average number of heartworm-positive cases per clinic.

Heartworm was diagnosed in all 50 states in the 2022 Heartworm Incidence Survey. This infographic includes details from this survey, which was conducted with veterinarians across …

The American Heartworm Society has updated the heartworm life cycle for use in the veterinary clinic and for pet owners. Both versions are available in either color or black and white. Click …

The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round administration of heartworm preventives to ensure pets are protected from deadly heart worms. If a dog becomes infected, …

Apr 9, 2024 · These published guidelines, which address heartworm prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, were last updated in 2020. The revised version also includes a new section on …