Mosquitoes spread heartworm larvae through their bites. Since mosquitoes can easily get indoors, even cats who rarely go outside can get heartworms. Without preventive medication to stop them, heartworm larvae grow into adults 5" long and wreak havoc on your cat's respiratory system. In cats, heartworms create a condition called Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD). While many cats with HARD show no signs of disease, HARD can cause coughing, listlessness, appetite loss, vomiting, weight loss, rapid heart rate, blindness, fainting, convulsions, collapse, and even sudden death. Preventing HARD is easy Protect your cat with a prescription heartworm preventive. We'll help you every step of the way in filling your cat's prescription. Plus, we'll give you the best price available and guarantee heartworm medication effectiveness!
If your cat spends time outdoors, limit her exposure to mosquitoes and use a mosquito repellent such as Bio SpotĀ® for Cats, in addition to her heartworm preventive. |
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