Heartworms are parasites acquired by mosquitoes from infected animals and transmitted when they bite cats, dogs, and other susceptible animals. Heartworm disease is more life-threatening and serious in cases of cats than it is for dogs. The bodies of felines poorly react to the presence of these parasites. Even when cats have this parasite, they could be asymptomatic and this means that they will not show any symptoms. In some cases, however, the cats will die without showing any signs because of respiratory system distress. A lot of cases of heartworm disease in cats are difficult to be diagnosed correctly since the symptoms are very much the same as that of other certain medical conditions. Even if there are only a few adult heartworms in a cat’s body, the prognosis can be poor.
You should invest in the preventive medication of your pet and keep your cat indoors as much as possible, and install screens on your home to prevent mosquitoes from entering your house.
Consult your vet clinic in Frisco, TX about a heartworm preventive program for your pet.
