American Heartworm Society - Established 1974

Heartworm Disease Prevention Protects Pets, Wallets

-- Rise in Mosquito Population Causes New Warning --

The American Heartworm Society strongly urges pet owners to continue year-round heartworm prevention medication for their pets. It’s important not to cut back on preventatives as failing to administer them could cause harm to pets, and could actually increase the financial burden if heartworm disease treatment is needed. more >

KNOW Heartworms Campaign

Have you done your part to educate clients about feline heartworm disease and HARD? We want to reward you for your efforts. Show the veterinary profession what you did to successfully implement a KNOW Heartworms campaign in your practice. If you think your activities exemplify a triumphant effort to promote heartworm prevention, tell us about it. You could be rewarded with up to a $1500 stipend towards the 2009 NAVC or WVC conference and other prizes. Submit your contest entry online at www.knowheartworms.org by November 15, 2008.

American Heartworm Society Announces Heartworm Incidence Survey

-- Rubin Outlines Three-Year Plan --
American Heartworm Society president, Dr. Sheldon Rubin, has announced the Society's intentions to conduct the most comprehensive heartworm incidence survey to record canine heartworm disease cases in the United States. | more >

FDA Approves the Re-Release of Proheart 6

2008 AHS Membership Dues Now Payable Online

American Heartworm Society Announces New Board Member

Robert W. Stannard, DVM, founder and owner of the Adobe Pet Hospital in Livermore, Calif., has been appointed to the Executive Board of the American Heartworm Society (AHS). | more >

American Heartworm Society Adds New Features to Web Site

The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is pleased to announce updates to its Web site, www.heartwormsociety.org, including new features that enhance the user experience for both members and nonmembers. | more >

Mosquito Season Approaching:

American Heartworm Society Reminds Pet Owners of Risk
As temperatures grow warmer, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) wants every pet owner to be prepared for mosquito season and the heartworm disease risk it carries for pets. | more >

KNOW Heartworms

The American Heartworm Society has partnered with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) on a joint campaign, funded by an educational grant from Pfizer Animal Health, to promote awareness of the danger of heartworm disease in cats.

The KNOW Heartworms campaign, launched at the 2007 North American Veterinary Conference, is a public awareness initiative to educate veterinarians and cat owners about the threat of heartworm disease and the importance of prevention. Clinic kits were distributed to AHS members. If you wish to obtain a kit or learn more, please visit www.knowheartworms.org.