Protect Your Heart!

Climate change is causing increased global temperatures, and this is expanding the range and season in which Heartworm is found. But not every client is diligent in administering heartworm preventatives, therefore veterinarians need to adapt their educational tactics to help minimize heartworm infections. Episode Hosts: Zoe Olmsted, Haleakala Harroun Course Coordinators & Podcast Ringmasters: Colleen Duncan, Molly Carpenter, Treana Mayer Audio Engineer: Ethan Fagre Special Guests: Dr. Marianne Krumdick Episode Notes: With the climate continuing to change, the habitats of mosquitoes are expanding, and may be increasing the potential of your furry friend contracting heartworm disease. We talked to Dr. Marianne Krumdick to get the scoop on both treating heartworm as a veterinarian and juggling a heartworm positive pup at home.  Listen for more information about climate change, heartworm prevention and treatment, and more! References: Sassnau, R., et al. “Climate Suitability for the Transmission of Dirofilaria Immitis and D. Repens in Germany.” Veterinary Parasitology, vol. 205, no. 1-2, 2014, pp. 239–245., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2014.06.034. https://www.heartwormsociety.org/ https://capcvet.org/