23/05/2026
Thank you so much to Zoetis, and Dr. Paul for that very timely and evidence-based lecture!
Canine Heartworm treatment has been different for the Philippine veterinary community since last year 2025 as the adulticide drug which directly acts on the adult heartworm is no longer readily available in the country. 😟 (We still hope this changes in the near future!)
It was definitely good guidance last night for us in selecting the fitting program for slow-kill treatment for your dogs, because yes something can still be done despite the unavailability of melarsomine! Please don’t hesitate to discuss with your vets.
💡 Reminder 💡
Heartworm is hard to completely eliminate because it is passed via mosquito bites! On top of the risk for Human Dengue disease, this most certainly adds to the importance of anti-mosquito home practices. ❤️
( 👋🏼 In our group photo from left to right are: Doc Neil, Doc Jackie, Doc Jobie, Doc Paul, and Doc Lourli )