Cats & Heartworm Disease

Unfortunately, we have learned that cats are susceptible to heartworm disease.  If dogs in the environment are carriers of heartworm, the cats are at risk as well.  Even a single heartworm can be fatal to a cat.

And since mosquitoes carry heartworms, even cats that live their entire lives indoors are at risk.  Recent reports found up to 55% of heartworm-positive cats were indoors only.

To make matters worse, because just one heartworm can have a devastating effect on a cat, there is no test that can accurately detect them.  Also, there is no treatment that is safe and effective for infected cats.  Prevention, therefore, is the only answer.

The good news is that there is now protection available that is safe and 100% effective in cats.

Springtime marks the beginning of heartworm season for dogs AND cats.   Please contact  us today to ensure that your pet receives protection against this life-threatening disease.