The problem that I run into with
owners about heartworm prevention and treatment is cost and compliance.
Please help us to educate dog
owners about heartworm disease.
Not exact matches
While
heartworm is recognized by many
owners as a common threat to pet health, questions
about heartworm prevention and management are common.
Owners are much less likely to get immediate feedback
about non-compliance with
heartworm prevention.
Would it surprise you to hear vets warn dog
owners about the dangers of giving their dogs
heartworm meds?
This campaign is designed to increase awareness of
Heartworm and Tick Borne Diseases in the United States, educate pet
owners about the threat of infection, and provide tools and tips to keep pets safe all year round.
Many veterinarians recommend and many
owners use a year - round
heartworm prevention program to guard against the occasional mosquito flying
about in areas with mild winters.
As a cat
owner, Amy Novotny never thought much
about heartworms.But a few weeks ago Novotny, a 31 - year - old magazine editor who lives in south Orange County, was devastated to learn that her cat, Buster, has the dreaded parasites.A cat with
heartworms?Until this year the veterinary community thought cats rarely contracted
heartworms, which have long been a serious problem for dogs.Emerging evidence, however, has convinced veterinarians that cats also are susceptible to
heartworms.
Therefore the best thing I can say
about heartworm «medication» and the growing practice of over-vaccination is that the protocol motivates
owners to bring their dogs in to the vet regularly.
In the meantime, how concerned should dog
owners be
about whether their dog's
heartworm preventive is effective?
In fact,
about 25 percent of cats diagnosed with
heartworms are reported by their
owners to be indoor - only!
With summer almost upon us, dog
owners should be concerned
about heartworm prevention for their pets.
Because
heartworm disease is preventable, the AHS recommends that pet
owners take steps now to talk to their veterinarian
about how to best protect their pets from this dangerous disease.
A drug - resistant strain of
heartworms infected a Louisiana dog whose
owner was meticulous
about administering a monthly
heartworm preventive, according to a report published in the Nov. 9 issue of the journal Parasites and Vectors.
Agonizing to Treat - Easy to Prevent is an educational booklet written in comic book format that discusses what every dog
owner should know
about heartworm disease.
You're sure to find that «The Truth
About Heartworm Disease and Your Pet: Prevention vs Treatment» helps owners understand in few words why preventing heartworm disease makes much more sense than risking the personal anxiety, pet stress, and potential physical damage associated with undergoing a canine treatment
Heartworm Disease and Your Pet: Prevention vs Treatment» helps
owners understand in few words why preventing
heartworm disease makes much more sense than risking the personal anxiety, pet stress, and potential physical damage associated with undergoing a canine treatment
heartworm disease makes much more sense than risking the personal anxiety, pet stress, and potential physical damage associated with undergoing a canine treatment regimen.
Some pet
owners are concerned
about the safety of
heartworm preventives, but veterinarians feel confident using them.
The following list includes some common conditions that veterinarians diagnose and treat: Behavioral problems Fleas / ticks
Heartworms Physical injuries of all kinds Skin disorders We are committed to animal
owner education and we hope you will explore our website to learn more
about animal health and our clinic.
Obviously, pets who go outdoors are more likely to be exposed; however,
about 25 percent of cats diagnosed with
heartworms are reported by their
owners to be indoor - only.
As a pet
owner, chances are you've heard
about heartworm disease, but what do you really know
about the disease and why prevention is so important?
Through the KNOW
Heartworms campaign, www.knowheartworms.org, the American
Heartworm Society has partnered with the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Pfizer Animal Health to educate veterinarians and cat
owners about this preventable disease.
Pet
owners can find more information
about heartworm and heartworm treatments on the American Heartworm Society's
heartworm and
heartworm treatments on the American Heartworm Society's
heartworm treatments on the American
Heartworm Society's
Heartworm Society's website.
We talked
about heartworms and the most recent advice for pet
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Because
heartworm disease is completely preventable, the AHS recommends that pet
owners take steps now to talk to their veterinarian
about how to best protect their pets from this dangerous disease.
About half of all dog
owners do not protect their pooches from
heartworm, and those who purchase product often forget to use it (American Heartworm
heartworm, and those who purchase product often forget to use it (American
Heartworm Heartworm Society).
With a disease like
heartworm, which has subtle symptoms, it's especially important to educate
owners about the disease, as well as how their preventive medication works.
For
about $ 130 a year per pet, dog and cat
owners will be able to buy a policy that covers 100 percent of the cost of an annual physical, rabies vaccinations and other vaccinations,
heartworm tests, worming and parasite testing.
But the good news is that the American
Heartworm Society (AHS) has updated guidelines so veterinarians can readily educate pet
owners about this potentially fatal illness.
The KNOW
Heartworms campaign will educate veterinarians and cat
owners about the real threat of the disease and the importance of prevention.
Q: Some dog
owners are worried
about overmedicating their dogs and give the
heartworm medication every other month.
KEY STRENGTHS • Immense ability to follow up treatment schedules with sick, discharged animals»
owners • Adequate knowledge regarding species specific requirements of food and temperature • Possess strong knowledge
about intestinal parasites,
heartworms and vaccine protocols for the same