Do You KNOW Heartworms in Cats?
ORLANDO, Fla., North American Veterinary Conference ” (Jan. 14, 2007) The American Heartworm Society (AHS) and The American Association of…
Author Lea-Ann Germinder, Ph.D.
Lea-Ann Germinder, Ph.D.
This blog is written by Lea-Ann Germinder, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations and a scholar in responsible AI. This blog represents her viewpoints on matters of importance to pet parents, the veterinary profession and pet industry plus occasional guest posts.
Knowheartworms.org Debuts at Western Veterinary Conference
Las Vegas, February 16, 2007 Knowheartworms.org, a new Web site developed to spread awareness about feline heartworm disease, debuts today…
KNOW Heartworms Contest Rewards Veterinarians for Spreading Awareness of Feline Heartworm Disease
BATAVIA, Ill., March 1, 2007 The American Heartworm Society (AHS) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have announced…
5 Myths and Misunderstandings of Feline Heartworm Disease
1. Dogs Vs. Cats Heartworm larvae induce an intense inflammatory response in the blood vessels and tissues in the lungs.…
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a cat get heartworm? How can I tell if my cat has heartworm? What should I KNOW about…
KNOW Newsroom
Dear Media Colleagues: KNOW Heartworms aims to educate veterinarians and cat owners about the real threat of feline heartworm disease,…
True or False If your cat lives indoors it is safe from heartworm disease
A: False: It only takes one mosquito to infect a cat, and because mosquitoes can get indoors, both indoor and…
Cat Owner Mourns Pet’s Death, Spreads Awareness About Feline Heartworms
Harley Jones (also affectionately called “”Baby Girl””) was a loving and shy indoor cat. She was born on May 1,…
HARD: A New Definition
Researchers and veterinarians have discovered that signs such as heavy or fast breathing, which are often diagnosed as feline asthma…
Cornell University Press Release: Dr. James R. Richards 1948 – 2007
Dr. Richards and Dr. Mew The director of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Feline Health Center and a…
