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Heartworm Disease

Do Cats get Heartworm?
The answer to this question is an unequivocal "yes" but the situation is vastly different from the canine situation. It is very important to understand the differences and understand why feline infection is so rare.

What is a Heartworm?
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a fairly large worm up to 14 inches long that, in adulthood, lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of an infected dog.

Prevention
General information concerning recommmended preventative medications for your dog.

Treatment
Some of the dangers and options in clearing the body of this parasite.

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