YES cats can get heartworm too... Everything you ever wanted to
know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Veterinary staff
talk about heartworm prevention frequently when you bring your pet to us for care, but do you know exactly what heartworm disease is?
We always
think about heartworms in the spring because they are spread by mosquitoes that become active at this time of year.
Here's the good
news about heartworm disease: It's an illness that can be easy and affordable to prevent.
You may have heard veterinary professionals talk
about heartworm testing and prevention, but do you understand the seriousness of the disease?
In this article, you will read about some of the most common myths along with the
facts about heartworm disease in dogs and cats.
In part one of this post, I
wrote about heartworm prevention and treatment and it's an ongoing battle, as you well know.
We also know that clients spend money on flea preventive because fleas are gross and you can see them, whereas getting them to
care about heartworm preventative is a little more challenging.
Next, the technician can
ask about heartworm prevention while taking the pet's history and share how he or she protects her own dogs and cats.
Another important thing to
remember about heartworm prevention is to make sure that your dog is not over the weight limit on the label.
There are still some vets out there who don't educate their
clients about heartworm disease for one reason or another and this shouldn't be held against the applicant.
The groups recommend that the entire team be onboard and that new employees be
educated about heartworm disease and parasite control and be trained in how to raise the topic with clients.
If you have a dog or cat, you've probably heard a
lot about heartworm disease, as us veterinarians like to spend a lot of time talking about it.
And don't forget to read my article answering common questions and concerns
about heartworm meds without prescription too!
Ask our staff
members about heartworm and intestinal parasite testing as well as the different options available for prevention and treatment for your pet.
Based on the astute observations of practitioners, we must at least consider that something seems to be
different about heartworm infections.
By the time you walk in the room and recommend a heartworm test, the repeated
messages about heartworm prevention may be starting to resonate.
Here is what you need to
know about heartworm disease and what you can do to ensure a happy and healthy life for your furry friend.
As a pet owner, chances are you've
heard about heartworm disease, but what do you really know about the disease and why prevention is so important?
While heartworm is recognized by many owners as a common threat to pet health, questions
about heartworm prevention and management are common.
For your animals» sakes and for dear Shadow's, please see your
vet about heartworm preventive for your dogs and cats.
For more information on heartworms check out our pet library or to learn
more about heartworm preventatives please check out the heartworm preventatives page or call our clinic.
Seventeen - year - old Annie Blumenfeld is the teen behind Wags 4 Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to raising
awareness about heartworm prevention in dogs (and cats) through artwork.