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Southeast U.S. “hotbed” for heartworms, warns AHS

An influx of heartworm-positive dogs across the U.S. and a general lack of prevention compliance are the driving factors behind the uptick in heartworm cases.

This is according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS). The group has unveiled its 2022 Heartworm Incidence Map, drawn from data provided by thousands of veterinary practices and shelters across the U.S.

The numbers show the locales with highest heartworm incidence continue to be those in and …

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