What can I expect from my cat’s heartworm veterinary visit? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
During the veterinary visit, we will discuss medications to control the inflammation and try to prevent clotting in the patient.
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What are the different stages of heartworm disease? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
There are two stages of heartworm disease in cats. Stage one is the infection stage, and stage two is when the cat starts showing severe symptoms due to inflammation in the heart and lungs. This stage can be fatal.
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Can cat heartworm be treated? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Unfortunately, there's no treatment available for cat heartworm.
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Can I do anything in my cat’s environment to reduce the risk of heartworm? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Keep water moving in your cat's environment. Avoid stagnant water. If there are any bowls left outside, rinse them and keep them as clean as possible. Also, try to control the mosquito population as they play a role in transmitting heartworm disease.
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What should I do if I miss a dose of my cat’s heartworm prevention? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
If you miss a dose of your cat's prevention, give them their next dose immediately. We will then need to retest them in six months.
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Are there any holistic or over the counter cat heartworm prevention? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
We do not recommend any holistic or over-the-counter heartworm prevention for cats.
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Can prevention be used to clear a heartworm infection? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Unfortunately, prevention cannot be used to clear a heartworm infection in cats.
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