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We recommend ALL cats be given heartworm prevention once a month.
 
 
  • Heartworm disease is much more common in cats than we thought. We have missed it because of a lack of understanding that we now have.
  • Even with our new knowledge, heartworms are difficult to diagnose. Blood tests have severe limits on sensitivity.
  • There is no good way to rid the cat of this parasite. It must die on its own.
  • All cats should be on heartworm prevention once a month.
  • Even indoor cats need to be included because about 25 percent of diagnosed cats are indoors only.


Please review these online resources for information on why this is important for your cat:

http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/pethealth/feline.asp

http://www.heartwormsociety.org/article.asp?id=16

http://www.cat-world.com.au/HeartwormInCats.htm