biostudies-literatureUnknown9(1)Jonk K<h4>Background</h4>The expansion of vector-borne diseases is considered to be a threat to pet health. Some diseases such as heartworm disease have effective individual prevention methods; however, population-level disease control is limited by the lack of treatment compliance by pet owners. Veterinarians have a primary role in increasing compliance by educating owners on the appropriate prevention measures. Veterinary educational approaches targeting prevention strategies could strengthen prevention messaging at a clinic level.<h4>Methods</h4>A knowledge and attitude study was conducted with incoming Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine students as a preliminary assessment of this hypothesis.<h4>Results</h4>Seventy-three students were interviewed using a tested and standardised quVeterinary record opene32https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8994136biostudies-literature<i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> prevention messaging: Knowledge and attitudes of students from North America attending the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St Kitts.PMC8994136Mauldin Pereira MConan AJonk KKetzis Jfalse<i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> prevention messaging: Knowledge and attitudes of students from North America attending the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St Kitts.<h4>Background</h4>The expansion of vector-borne diseases is considered to be a threat to pet health. Some diseases such as heartworm disease have effective individual prevention methods; however, population-level disease control is limited by the lack of treatment compliance by pet owners. Veterinarians have a primary role in increasing compliance by educating owners on the appropriate prevention measures. Veterinary educational approaches targeting prevention strategies could strengthen prevention messaging at a clinic level.<h4>Methods</h4>A knowledge and attitude study was conducted with incoming Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine students as a preliminary assessment of this hypothesis.<h4>Results</h4>Seventy-three students were interviewed using a tested and standardised qu2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Dec2025-04-04T23:16:10.577Z2025-04-04T23:16:10.577ZS-EPMC89941363542562110.1002/vro2.32