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Posts tagged "American Heartworm Society"

Heartworm Disease Can Be Deadly, but Totally Can Be Avoided

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From the American Heartworm Society, Dr. Sheldon Rubin discusses heartworm disease in dogs and cats... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 6, 2012 at 12:36 pm
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Spring Has Sprung for Pets

Spring Has Sprung for Pets
If spring is truly “in the air,” your pets should be able to pick up the scent! Here are some tips to help pets handle the change of seasons: 1. Preventive veterinary care: Have you seen your veterinarian lately? Twice-annual exams are a good idea, allowing veterinarians to detect problems early, which can mean a... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 3, 2012 at 7:56 pm
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Prevention of Heartworm Easy, Treatment Not So Easy

Prevention of Heartworm Easy, Treatment Not So Easy
Listen to Dr. Ernie Ward on Steve Dale’s Pet World talk about heartworm disease: I really don’t get it, heartworm (transmitted by mosquitoes)  can be prevented in dogs and cats. In cats, there is sadly no treatment….In dogs, treatment is available (but now potentially hard to come by). Dr. Ward also points that the weather... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 27, 2012 at 11:04 am
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Your Pets on Holiday Cards; Don't Stop the Heartworm or Flea Products, yet; Raising Furry Children

Your Pets on Holiday Cards; Don't Stop the Heartworm or Flea Products, yet; Raising Furry Children
How would like photos of your pets on a holiday greeting card? LISTEN HERE TO THIS WGN RADIO PETCAST It’s a terrific and fun idea, and it’s free! Lisa Cohen of the Holiday Card Center explains. Though there is no fee to upload the photo(s) and you hope your pets are chosen – and if... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 2, 2011 at 3:53 pm
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Heartworm Society Offers Management Plan for Dogs with Heartworm Disease

Heartworm Society Offers Management Plan for Dogs with Heartworm Disease
As I reported here several days ago, the treatment for Heartworm disease in dogs, IMMITICIDE®,(melarsomine dihydrochloride), is now unavailable. First let me clarify – preventatives for heartworm disease in dogs (and cat) are available and they work. In fact, the idea all along – if you give your pet a preventative – there’s no need for... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 12, 2011 at 12:43 pm
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Treatment For Heartworm Disease Not Currently Available

Treatment For Heartworm Disease Not Currently Available
If your dog is undergoing heartworm treatment, contact your veterinarian now. If you are not using a heartworm preventative, perhaps this news story will convince you to do so. IMMITICIDE®,(melarsomine dihydrochloride) the medication used to treat heartworm disease in dogs is currently unavailable (except for product already on the shelves). Merial reports the company that... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 8, 2011 at 11:10 pm
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Football Star LaDainian Tomlinson and Heartworm Survivor Kuddles

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NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson discusses the importance of year round heartworm prevention for pets following Kuddles’ close call with heartworm disease. Learn more from the American Heartworm Society. I don’t get why people don’t protect their pets – it’s easy to do, and safe.  (thanks to Dr. Sheldon Rubin for turning me on to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 25, 2011 at 2:53 pm
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WGN Radio Petcast: Prevent Heartworm, Positives of Animal Assisted Therapy, Chicago's Most Talented Dogs

Dr. Sheldon Rubin on WGN Petcast WGN Radio Petcast Listen HERE. (may take a few seconds to load) I’ve never seen anyone get so excited about heartworm disease. In fact, I get a little worried. Dr. Sheldon Rubin, who at this point has his own radio fan club, talks about heartworm prevention and reveals new... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
June 5, 2011 at 6:57 pm
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Claryfying the Latest on Heartworm Disease

From my national radio show, Steve Dale’s Pet World, hear an interview with Dr, Doug Carrithers, director of applied research and publications at Merial Dr. Doug Carithers He attempts to explain what’s going on in the world of heartworm disease, addressing rumors of the heartworm developing resistance to preventatives. He says the key is using... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 15, 2011 at 8:47 am
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If there Are Mosquitoes, There's Heartworm Disease

Released May 13, the 2010 heartworm incidence survey conducted by the American Heartworm Society (AHS) reveals that the message is not getting out there about heartworm prevention….PREVENTION, that ‘s the thing. This disease is preventable (at least in nearly all cases). american heartworm society incidence map Yet, without owners compliant in giving a preventative those... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 14, 2011 at 1:15 pm
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