Virbac Donates 29,000 Heartworm Doses to Kansas City Shelter
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Westlake, Texas – October 15, 2026 -- Virbac has donated more than 29,000 doses of IVERHART MAX Chews to KC Pet Project, the municipal animal shelter for Kansas City, Missouri, to protect its dogs against heartworm disease and intestinal parasites.
Shelter treats 300 heartworm-positive dogs while screening 8,263 intakes
KC Pet Project cares for more than 16,000 pets each year. It took in 8,263 dogs over the past 12 months, and each receives preventive care at intake. The donation supports that standard of care for every dog entering the shelter.
The shelter is currently treating about 300 dogs diagnosed with heartworm while in its care, according to Dr. Heather Kennedy, chief veterinary officer of KC Pet Project.