Comments on: Did you know cats are at a serious risk for heartworm disease?

By: bride_of_christ728

bride_of_christ728 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:11:59 +0000

My mother had a cat that lived to 17 who never had a vaccine in her life, and she was an outdoor cat that brought home a good number of "gifts" for my mom.

I don’t deny that what you are saying is true, I just don’t think that it’s as out there as you think.
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Cat owner.

By: bioluminate

bioluminate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:25:59 +0000

Yep- a client of ours had a cat die suddenly. The vet performed a necropsy and found ONE HEARTWORM in the cat’s heart. That was the cause of death. The poor kitty was strictly indoors and only 3 years old. My cats are on Revolution.
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Veterinary Technician

By: Gracie Lee

Gracie Lee — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:48:59 +0000

Excellent points, I hope everyone reads it and takes it to heart..Also there is NO treatment for a cat with heartworm disease like there is for dogs….there is only supportive care.
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Veterinary student

By: christy

christy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:19:59 +0000

this is all true. i have had people come to me with the misnomer that dogs were the only animals susceptible to heartworms. that is far from the truth. thank you for this information and hopefully, there will be many people who will read it and act on it.
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By: anoldmick

anoldmick — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:48:59 +0000

You're right, but I seriously doubt that this was a good place to promulgate the idea of proper veterinary care for pets. This audience isn't likely to want to hear it.
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