When it comes to heartworm disease, dogs and cats have a lot in common. But new research shows that in cats there is the potential for more severe reactions and even sudden death.
Indoor cats are also at risk for heartworm disease.
Cases of heartworm disease in cats have been reported across the United States and many other countries. Heartworm disease is most common in areas where dogs are also at risk. In fact, most common clinical signs of heartworm disease in cats resembles bronchial asthma. Once a cat is diagnosed with heartworm disease it can become a difficult situation. Treatment, as well as non-treatment, is very risky, because there's currently no approved product for treating adult heartworms, and the onset of clinical signs is impossible to predict in cats that are left untreated.