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Want to get up to speed on the current feline heartworm recommendations? This case-based session covers key information from the recently updated American Heartworm Society (AHS) and Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) guidelines, with a focus on testing, prevention, and clinical management. Gain practical insights to enhance your clinic’s preventive care for cats, streamline diagnostics, and improve client communication across the spectrum of care. 

Attend this webinar to: 

1. Review the latest AHS and CAPC evidence- and expert-based guidelines for feline heartworm
2. Recognize emerging feline heartworm risks and endemic trends 
3. Understand Spectrum of Care options for cats and their owners
4. Apply resources and communication tools to help with pet-owner education

Dr. Kelly Mitchell received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (University of Saskatchewan), followed by a one-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Atlantic Veterinary College (University of Prince Edward Island). She completed her Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency and Doctor of Veterinary Science degree at the Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph). She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Mitchell worked in private referral practice prior to joining Antech Consultation Services in 2017. In September 2021, she became Director of Consultation Services.

Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS serves as Global Director, Veterinary Clinical Education for Antech Diagnostics (MARS). She has worked in general practice, academia, specialty clinical practice, and in the animal health industry. Michelle has published on numerous infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, spectrum of care, veterinary- and pet-owner education related topics. She keeps busy (and humble!) with two teenage daughters, one husband, multiple 4-legged creatures, and numerous imperfect projects in various stages of completion on her farm in PEI, Canada.