The Deadly Truth: Heartworm Disease in Cats

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HEARTWORM DISEASE IN CATS

THE DEADLY TRUTH

If your cat isn’t protected against heartworms, he or she is at risk.

Heartworms don’t discriminate; they L VE cats AND dogs

Like dogs, cats contract baby heartworms

through the bite of an infected mosquito.

And because heartworms know how

to come inside, “indoor” as well as “outdoor” cats get

heartworm infections.

In dogs, it takes multiple

heartworms to make them

sick.

But just one or two heartworms can make a cat very sick—or even die.

And the REALLY bad news?

There’s no approved medication for treating heartworms in cats.

Veterinarians can only provide supportive care to affected cats.

But there’s GOOD NEWS for cats…

…and their owners.

Heartworm infection in cats can be easily prevented with one of four different monthly medications.

Furthermore, these medications protect

cats and their families against other parasites

while they’re preventing heartworm

disease.

So protect your cats against deadly hea

So see your veterinarian and protect your cats from heartworm

disease 12 months a year.

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