Heartworm Mythbusting: Helping Clients Separate Facts from Fiction | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Heartworm Mythbusting: Helping Clients Separate Facts from Fiction | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

April 20, 2026

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Drs. Chris Adolph and Cindy Culpepper debunk common heartworm myths and address client misconceptions regarding prevention, treatment, and risks for pets.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Drs. Chris Adolph , MS, ACVM and Cindy Culpepper debunk common heartworm myths, addressing client misconceptions on prevention, treatment, and risks for dogs and cats. In an age of digital and social media, pet owners today can become both informed AND misinformed about heartworm disease. This can present significant challenges when practitioners need to explain this complex disease —and how pets should be screened, protected, and treated. Listen now to enhance your heartworm discussions! Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

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Hosts: Dr. Justine Lee, Dr. Garret Pachinger

Guests: Dr. Chris Adolph, Cindy Culpepper

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