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Infographics
"City living" infographic
This infographic shows how the "heat islands" created by buildings, concrete, vehicles and other aspects of "city living" extend the length time that mosquitoes survive--and heartworm stays a threat
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Canine Heartworm Progression
This infographic show how heartworm infection infects a dog, starting from transmission through the late stages of infection.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Famous Last Words
There's lots of myths that can be perpetuated and mistakes that can be made when talking to pet owners about heartworms in pets. These are few "famous last words" your clients should NOT hear you say!
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Incidence
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There's No Season for Heartworms
Heartworm transmission doesn't have a "season." That's why the AHS recommends year-round heartworm prevention.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Do's and Don'ts of Exercise Restriction
Keeping your dog calm and quiet in the weeks before, during and after heartworm treatment is essential. Follow these recommendations to help make treatment successful and safe.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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The number of heartworm-positive pets may be bigger than we think
Many dogs and cats with heartworms are undiagnosed. Here's why.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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"Dog Days" of Summer
In this infographic, learn about the risks heartworm pose to dogs and cats.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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AHS Incidence Survey Infographic
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 U.S.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Media | Pet Owners | Incidence
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How Do Cats Get Heartworms?
Like dogs, cats get heartworms through the bite of an infected mosquito. However, the disease cats get from heartworms is different from that of dogs.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Life Cycle | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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A Stroll Through Petsville: How Heartworm Prevention Adds Up
Heartworm prevention makes sense for pet health--and saves dollars and cents for pet owners.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Cost
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How Do Dogs Get Heartworms?
Understanding the heartworm life cycle can help you better understand why it's important to protect your dog. This infographic makes the life cycle easy to understand.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Life Cycle | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Myth Fact Infographic
Are you up for a heartworm quiz? This infographic tests your knowledge.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Cost
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Pet Lovers Prioritize Pet Health During the COVID-19 Crisis
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics
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Heartworm Lifecycle
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics
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Is Heartworm on the Rise?
In the latest AHS heartworm incidence survey, veterinarians weighed in on incidence trends. This infographic breaks it down.in
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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The Southeast has the Highest Incidence
The Southeast has the dubious distinction of having the most cases of heartworm in the country. This infographic has details.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Mosquito Mayhem
What's the link between mosquitoes and heartworm disease? This infographic shares 5 facts.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Who Gets Heartworms?
You probably know dogs and cats get heartworm disease, but did you know lots of other species do, too? This infographic takes you on a walk on the wild side.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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10 Ways to Stay on Top of Heartworm Prevention
You don't want to forget your pet's heartworm preventive! Here's 10 tips to help you remember.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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What Raises The Risk Of Heartworms?
From weather to wildlife, there's multiple contributors to heartworm risk. Check out some common causes in this infographic.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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24 Hour Risk Graphic: Cat
Is there a time of day when heartworms aren't a risk for your cat? No!
Category: InfographicsFeline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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24 Hour Risk Graphic: Dog
Is there a time of day when heartworms aren't a risk for your dog? No!
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Cats
It's a myth that cat's don't get heartworms.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Indoor
Indoor cats can get heartworms if they're not on prevention.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Testing
Dogs on heartworm prevention still need annual heartworm testing.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Transmission
Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, not spread directly between pets.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Heartworm Tall Tales - Composite
Make sure you can separate myth from fact when it comes to heartworm knowledge. Your pet's life could depend on it!
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Cost | Incidence
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Heartworm Disease In Dogs
The early signs of heartworm disease in dogs are subtle, which advanced disease causes serious disease--and even death, according to this infographic.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Disease In Cats
The signs of heartworm disease in cats from range from coughing and nausea soon after infection to serious disease and even death when it is advanced, according to this infographic.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm By The Numbers
Add it up and heartworm "numbers" in this infographic will tell you how serious a problem heartworm disease is for pets.inci
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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Take 5 on Feline Heartworm Disease
Do you need a reason to give your cat heartworm prevention? This infographic gives you FIVE.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Can we turn down the dial on heartworm risk?
From strategies that lower the risk of heartworm to behaviors that increase it, this infographic will help you understand the concept of heartworm risk.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Incidence
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The ABCs of Heartworm Disease
There are 26 letters in the alphabet. And this infographic shares 26 facts you need to know about heartworm in pets.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Life Cycle | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners | Cost | Incidence
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Significance of Heartworm Disease
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Exotics
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Heartworm Incidence: Up or Down?
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | For Owners | Shelters
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Protect Your Pet Handout
Numbers, numbers, numbers in this infographic--and it adds up to heartworm disease being a serious, nationwide threat.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Incidence Map
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | For Owners | Shelters
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Significance of Heartworm Disease (2013)
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | For Owners | Shelters
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Heartworm Vectors
Everyday actions can expose pets to heartworm. This infographic gives examples of how transmission can happen.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Weigh the Costs
Which can cost more--heartworm prevention or treatment? This infographic helps you weigh the costs.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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1 Reason: Heartworm in Cats
Heartworm prevention is a must for cats. This infographic explains why they're worth it!
Category: InfographicsFeline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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A Tale of 2 Kitties
Cats that are protected against heartworms can live longer, healthier lives. This infographic explains why.
Category: InfographicsFeline | Prevention | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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The Mighty Mosquito
Mosquitoes may be small but they present a mighty threat to unprotected pets. This infographic explains the link between mosquitoes and heartworm disease.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Life Cycle | Exotics | Other | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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A Dog's Heart is a Place for Love, not Heartworms
This infographic explains why heartworm prevention = LOVE.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Prevention | Pet Owners
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Testing Algorithm
Just 10 minutes is all it takes each year to test your dog for heartworms. This infographic helps you determine if your dog should be tested.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Does My Dog Need a Heartworm Test?
Category: InfographicsCanine | Diagnosis | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Dogs VS Cats
Dogs are definitely different from cats but they both need heartworm prevention, according to this infographic.
Category: InfographicsCanine | Feline | Prevention | Diagnosis | Treatment | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Additional Social Media Resources
This hike was brought to you by year-round heartworm prevention
This poster reminds dog owners that beautiful hikes outdoors are only possible when pets are protected from heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Don't quit giving heartworm prevention in the fall
This poster explains that skipping heartworm prevention in the fall will make their pets sad
Category: PostersCanine | Feline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Give cats REAL heartworm protection
This poster reminds cats owners that REAL heartworm protection is what matters
Category: PostersFeline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm prevention beats pumpkin spice lattes
This poster reminds cat owners that heartworm prevention when fall arrives is better for cats that pumpkin spice lattes!
Category: PostersFeline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Mosquitoes are still in "season"
This poster reminds pet owners not to rely on "seasonal" heartworm prevention
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Don't "fall" for heartworm "fall" myths
This poster explains that the idea that pets can stop heartworm prevention in the fall is a myth
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Seasons change but heartworm prevention doesn't
This poster expresses the importance of year-round heartworm prevention
Category: PostersCanine | Feline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Thank you SOOO much for my heartworm prevention!
This poster shows the joy dogs feel when they're protected from heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworm Prevention = Peace
This social media poster shows a cat that's resting easy, thanks to people who protect him from heartworms
Category: PostersFeline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Life is Good When You're Heartworm-Free
This social media poster shows a happy dog enjoying the sweetness of being protected from heartworms
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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There's No Escaping Heartworms
This social media poster with dogs on a mountain emphasizes the pervasive risk of heartworms.
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Heartworms (and Mosquitoes) are SCARY
This social media poster depicts a cat that's frightened of a mosquito because of the threat of heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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I'm Jumping for Joy!
This social media poster emphasizes the importance of year-round heartworm prevention for dogs.
Category: PostersCanine | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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Protect Me From Parasites!
This social media poster depicts the importance of protecting cats from external AND internal parasites, including heartworms.
Category: PostersFeline | Prevention | Shelters | Veterinary Professionals | Pet Owners
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