What causes cat heartworm? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Feline heartworms are caused by a heartworm parasite.
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What are the medication side effects for heartworm treatments? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
There's not really a treatment for heartworms in cats.
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Are there side effects to the medication used to prevent cat heartworms? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Most cats do just fine with the medication used to prevent heartworm disease. Sometimes it can cause a little skin irritation if you use a topical treatment, or it can cause a little GI upset. However, these are rare occurrences and the medications are generally safe to use.
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Are there risks of treatment for each stage of heartworm? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Unfortunately, there's not really a treatment for heartworms in cats. However, the greater the stage of the heartworm, the more likelihood that it could be fatal.
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What are the complications of heartworm disease in cats? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
The main complications of heartworm disease in cats are heart disease, exercise intolerance which results in them wanting to lay around more, coughing, and sudden death.
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Is heartworm common in cats? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Heartworm is very uncommon in cats. Cats are not the natural host for heartworms.
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