Heartworm Disease in Cats: An Overview
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite, Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the arteries of the lungs and in the right side of the heart. Heartworm disease in cats is less frequent than in dogs.
Heartworm disease affects mainly the heart. False - in cats, it affects mostly the respiratory tract.
Only adult heartworms cause problems. False - juvenile worms can cause severe damage to the lungs.
Heartworm disease is serious and potentially fatal. It affects dogs, cats, and up to 30 other species of mammals. Heartworm disease has been reported in all 50 states.
Heartworm Disease in Cats
Hemoglobin and Myoglobin in Urine in Cats
Hemorrhage of the Lung in Cats ...
for feline leukaemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus in cats, or heartworm disease in dogs), or a faecal test for intestinal parasites.
 See also: Veterinarian, Behavior, Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Feline Infectious Anemia
  
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