There is no scientific evidence that any treatment intended to kill adult heartworms in dogs will safely do so in cats and increase their
infection survival rate.6 Administration
of melarsomine, the compound labeled
for treatment of adult heartworms in dogs, is not as effective in cats and its administration is frequently fatal.7, 8 For these reasons, «treatment» of feline heartworm disease focuses on controlling clinical signs related to the disease proce
for treatment
of adult heartworms in dogs, is not as effective in cats and its administration is
frequently fatal.7, 8
For these reasons, «treatment» of feline heartworm disease focuses on controlling clinical signs related to the disease proce
For these reasons, «treatment»
of feline heartworm disease focuses on controlling clinical
signs related to the disease process.
Unlike many Spaniels their short coat is easy to care
for, but their long floppy ears need to be cleaned on a regular basis and
frequently checked
for any
signs of bacterial or fungal
infections.