tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post5339205277496319442..comments2024-01-11T04:50:32.002-06:00Comments on A Tonk's Tail... err, Tale...: Monday Medical: Heartworm in CatsA Tonlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-23290851652045060792013-07-31T21:38:47.767-05:002013-07-31T21:38:47.767-05:00I did write about Feline Heartworm Disease a while...I did write about Feline Heartworm Disease a while back. I think many cat parents are surprised to hear about it. A couple of years ago, I heard that the amount of cats who have heartworms was actually larger than what doctors thought. I guess because it can be hard to diagnose. I've also heard that it's misdiagnosed as asthma a lot. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-65130785043871898562013-07-30T13:08:11.410-05:002013-07-30T13:08:11.410-05:00Since Mario does get outside with a leash and harn...Since Mario does get outside with a leash and harness, guess we'd better talk to the vet about this. Either D or myself are always out there with him, and we haven't swatted one misq so far this year. I'm sure they are out there. We just haven't noticed them yet.Mariodacathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600880780597061337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-60980945491638394762013-07-30T12:51:41.099-05:002013-07-30T12:51:41.099-05:00Hade no idea that cat´s could get heartworm´s !
Ma...Hade no idea that cat´s could get heartworm´s !<br />Maybe because we don´t have this in Sweden at all.<br />Me and my humans have seen woffies with heartworms on Animal Planet.<br />Good thing that you tell us all about it !Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009550305351113507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-6697423193430769752013-07-30T04:13:57.414-05:002013-07-30T04:13:57.414-05:00We thought it was just dogs, thanks for making us ...We thought it was just dogs, thanks for making us aware xx00xx<br /><br /><a href="http://www.molliesdogtreats.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Mollie and Alfie</a>Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734648156265506471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-36375773311665911342013-07-29T20:50:06.894-05:002013-07-29T20:50:06.894-05:00Thank you for sharing about heartworms in cats! W...Thank you for sharing about heartworms in cats! We've heard they are increasingly prevalent in our area (lots of mosquitoes, unfortunately), and it's good to know all of this...meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-3181111755313488132013-07-29T15:09:05.955-05:002013-07-29T15:09:05.955-05:00Mosquitoes thrive in our country, year round. Hear...Mosquitoes thrive in our country, year round. Heartworm prevention for dogs can be found easily. When I first heard about heartworms in cats, I asked several vets if there was any prevention for cats and was told there wasn't, contrary to what I read. It seems no one brings in heartworm prevention for cats because it's not common. After reading this article, I'm not sure about that...The Furries of Whisppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732972758512775677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-55345365171052189232013-07-29T15:05:07.953-05:002013-07-29T15:05:07.953-05:00Mom didn't know that cats could get heart worm...Mom didn't know that cats could get heart worm until we had our annual round-up vet visit in April. We had always used Advantage, but she suggested changing to Revolution as it kills these parasites as well. The one thing she didn't mention was the incubation period before any symptoms might occur. That makes this parasite seem even scarier. We'll look forward to next week's post. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JoKitties Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430053353552761595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-55451703346053373422013-07-29T15:02:38.482-05:002013-07-29T15:02:38.482-05:00This is all news to us...
I'm going to ask Kat...This is all news to us...<br />I'm going to ask Katie's Vet about it ...she's going in soon for a check up. Although I don't think it's heartworm related, she occasionally will breathe loudly when sleeping or resting. ...and she's been tossing up more hair lately. ...probably Waffles-related, but it's worth a conversation. <br /><br />Thanks for the heads up.<br /> : ) GGGLOGIRLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900083227471046241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-76913075958964419882013-07-29T13:45:42.553-05:002013-07-29T13:45:42.553-05:00Wow we never knew cats could get them. Good on you...Wow we never knew cats could get them. Good on you to put out the word. Have a marvellous Monday.<br />Best wishes MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215335582021912308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-14655674038991507362013-07-29T11:03:21.917-05:002013-07-29T11:03:21.917-05:00Coincidentally I have just been reading about this...Coincidentally I have just been reading about this, being concerned about sweet Abby of Manxmnews who has CHF. So I wondered if Heartworm might be part of what is going on with her. Our state is "low" incidence but still something to think about. Angel Simbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074602760368917569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-78391746006165148152013-07-29T10:34:49.191-05:002013-07-29T10:34:49.191-05:00I used to let my cats outside in an enclosure, but...I used to let my cats outside in an enclosure, but as heart worm became more prevalent around here I stopped (that and a gopher dug a hole into the cage for some odd reason) I don't think they get enough benefit from it to risk it nor do I feel inclined to give them medications (heart worm preventative) so they can.. <br /><br />If all seven of them loved it, that would be one thing, but only two or three kinda like it..<br />Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-25122255135196762892013-07-29T09:20:41.981-05:002013-07-29T09:20:41.981-05:00Interesting that your vet treated more cats than d...Interesting that your vet treated more cats than dogs for heartworm. And scary, too. Sounds like another one of those things that need a lot more public outreach and education! Cats Herd Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571176442884334134noreply@blogger.com