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Feline Heartworm Disease |
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Speedway
Vet |
Cats get
heartworms too!!! Even cats
living totally indoors have been diagnosed with heartworms. HOW
DO CATS GET HEARTWORM DISEASE? Cats get heartworm disease in the same way
that dogs do. MOSQUITOES
transmit the disease by biting an already infected animal, and then pass
the infection on to other animals they bite.
Indoor cats are not totally safe.
Any mosquito that enters the house may bite the cat transmitting
heartworm disease to them. EVEN
ONE WORM IS A BAD THING: Even
one worm can be fatal in the cat. SIGNS OF HEARTWORM
DISEASE ARE NOT USUALLY SEEN UNTIL VERY LATE IN THE DISEASE PROCESS: Coughing,
breathing difficulties, vomiting and weight loss may be observed.
However, most can DIE before showing any clinical signs. DIAGNOSIS IS DIFFICULT: Specific
diagnostic tests are not totally accurate in diagnosing the disease. THERE IS NO GOOD SOLUTION ONCE THE CAT
IS INFECTED WITH HEARTWORMS: Treatment
of the infection has a high chance of serious complications, including
death! Without treatment the
risks of lung damage and death remain. PREVENTION
IS AVAILABLE: HEARTGUARD™
For Cats, is available as meat-based chewable tablets.
It may be given whole by hand, in pieces, or mixed in food.
In addition to heartworm this also prevents certain intestinal
parasites. REVOLUTION
is a topically applied preventive for heartworm, intestinal parasites,
fleas, and certain skin mites. Each
dose gives your cat a full month of protection and gives you peace of mind
that your kitty is protected. The
medication should be given all year long, n the area.
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