Dr. Andy Moorhead

Dr. Andy Moorhead is a small animal parasitologist and Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Moorhead received the DVM degree from North Carolina State University, followed by a MS in Veterinary Parasitology from Purdue University. He then received his Ph.D. degree from Cornell University.

Dr. Moorhead's main research interests are the role of host-specific cues in development of filarial worms, and heartworm treatment. Dr. Moorhead became a Diplomate of ACVM (Parasitology) in 2015. He has been a member of the executive board of the American Heartworm Society since 2016. He is currently the Symposium Chair for the 2025 symposium. He is also Vice-President of the American Association of Parasitologists.

Recent Articles

My Dog Has Been Diagnosed with Heartworm Disease. Now What?

Andy Moorhead DVM, American Heartworm Society

No pet parent wants to hear the words “Your dog has heartworms” spoken by their veterinarian. But if this happens, it’s important to note that you and your dog are not alone—in fact, the American Heartworm Society estimates that roughly one million dogs in the U.S. become infected with heartworms every year. While heartworm preventives are almost 100% effective in preventing...