Heartworm disease is a serious illness that affects dogs and cats. It is caused by tiny worms called heartworms that live in the heart and blood vessels of the infected animal. These worms can cause damage to the organs and can be fatal if not treated.
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- At this time, there is not a commercially available vaccine for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs or cats. (heartwormsociety.org)
- There is no treatment for heartworm disease in cats, therefore we recommend monthly heartworm prevention year round for all cats. (emeraldcityanimalhospital.com)
- With spring around the corner, it is important to discuss preventative measures for heartworm disease for your animal companion. (vet4you.ca)
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