5 Most Common Myths about Feline Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease in cats is a debilitating and life-threatening condition, but thanks to the advances in veterinary science in recent years, the disease can be easily diagnosed or prevented. Cat parents are now more cautious about heartworm prevention in cats. However, myths about this disease are still prevalent among cat parents. In this blog, we have debunked common myths about heartworms in cats that cat parents must read. 5 Myths about Heartworm Disease in Cats #Myth1: Heartworm disease is not common in cats. Many pet parents believe that heartworm disease is only common in dogs. However, the occurrence of heartworm disease in cats is much more than that of many other fatal diseases in cats. Heartworms are transmitted via mosquitoes and mosquitoes easily infect cats , making them vulnerable to this disease as much as dogs are. #Myth2: Heartworm disease only affects a cat’s heart. The term heartworm disease may connote that the disease only aff...