Cats can get heartworms, regardless of the cat's age. Heartworms have been found in cats that stay indoor as well as outdoor, but outdoor cats are much more susceptible to getting heartworms. Meanwhile, intact males are more likely to get heartworms than females.
Heartworms are parasites that are transmitted by mosquitoes to cats. Heartworm disease is high in parts of the United States that have subtropical climates such as Hawaii, the Gulf States, as well as the southeastern areas of the United States.
Dogs are a lot more prone to getting heartworm disease than cats, but the infection are more severe in cats than those that happen to dogs. In fact, just one adult heartworm in cats can cause serious complications.
Heartworms tend to lodge itself in the heart of the cat, as well as in the arteries and lungs. When a cat is infected by heartworms, he may cough frequently, tire easily, vomit or have breathing difficulty.
Consult your vet Wichita, KS about the best heartworm protection for your pet.
