The why behind the worm In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Antech webinar, Drs. Lindsay Starkey, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) and Christine Garrett will review the American Heartworm Society and Companion Animal Parasite Council diagnostic recommendations for heartworm testing in dogs and cats, discussing the why behind the recommendations, the different test options, and contextualized opportunities for clinic implementation. Tune in as they walk-through the ‘why and what now’ of discordant or surprising findings and highlight how diagnostics help with recognizing when resistant heartworms (or other emerging parasites!) may be present- along with provide practical tips for management. Thanks to sponsorship from Antech, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31, 2026.