Can a cat pass on heartworm to another pet, or person? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
No, all heartworms have to go into a mosquito for part of their life cycle before being transmitted to another animal.
What is an internal parasite? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
It's a parasite that lives inside. A mosquito injects these worms into the body of the cat, and it migrates toward the lungs.
What is cat heartworm disease? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
Cat heartworm is an internal parasite that causes significant lung damage. Cats become infected by being bit by mosquitoes.
Can my cat get a microchip during their spay or neuter? - The Drake Center
Yes, your cat can get a microchip anytime, but certainly during the spay and neuter time is quite often when we do them.
How long does a cat spay or neuter take? - The Drake Center
Once the animal's prepped for surgery, we can have a cat spay done in less than 20 minutes. Cat neuters can usually be done in less than five minutes, but there's the prep time, surgery time, and then the post-op care. We pride ourselves on our post-op care, keeping your patient warm and pain-free, and monitoring them closely as they recover from the anesthesia.