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Heartworms

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What is the Most common infectious cardiac disease. It is More freq. in dogs, but can affect cats. Heartworms
Why is it hard to diagnose? Cats carry such a small parasite load (1-3 worms vs. up to 250 in dog) that it is often very hard to diagnose
What parasite is it caused by? Caused by parasite Dirofilaria immitis
Where does it affect? Affects the heart and circulatory system
Where do Heartworms live? Adult worms live in the heart and give birth to offspring (microfilaria)
What is the Life Cycle of the Heartworm? Mosquito can affect another animal – taking about 6months before the worm has become a mature adult in another individual
What does it impair? Impairs cardiac function
What are the signs of Heartworms? Animal will cough and have difficulty breathing once infested (early infection no clinical signs)
How are Heartworms diagnosed? Diagnosed through BLOOD test
Can Humans get Heartworms? Humans do not get heartworms
Can you treat Heartworms? Treatment is costly and can be dangerous!
What prevention is there for Heartworms? PREVENTION is key! – HEARTGARD! Monthly preventative. Positive dogs should never receive preventatives as it only kills the microfilaria, and that mass die off may trigger a shock like reaction.
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