Many incidents have suddenly surfaced proving and pointing to evidence on the sudden proliferation of heartworm among pet cats. Apparently, this fact still comes as a surprise to most people, even cat owners and feline enthusiasts because this condition is more common and well known to affect dogs. In fact, heartworm was said to raise genuine concern from several groups and institutions in the United States which in turn also released studies and findings showing that heartworm is also fatal for cats as it is for dogs however due to the difference in the nature of carts and dogs, it is a little less likely that the parasites, which burry themselves underneath the layers of skin of the host and make its way to the blood stream, would be able to have a complete cycle and ultimately find its way to the heart of the host, building a community of more foreign parasites which ensure damage to the heart.

This is fortunate news for all cat owners and feline enthusiasts like us, while we sympathize for team canine because apparently this disease has a more fatal effect on them. This also means that we can thankfully find ways to continue ensuring the health and well being of our beloved house cats. However, this is no reason to get complacent. There might still be some parasites that might be able to withstand and survive the journey in the blood stream and reach other places such as the lungs. Though there are no clear cut signs and symptoms that could hint of the early onset of heartworm, some studies claim that there might still be some acute symptoms that can aid in forewarning cat owners, namely convulsions, diarrhea or vomiting, blindness, collapse, temporary loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, tachycardia or rapid heartbeat. But should these signs start to show themselves, this might mean that you are losing more and more precious time. It was said that cats which might display acute symptoms often die before there is enough time for diagnosis or treatment as these conditions earlier mentioned are symptoms of organ failure. Diagnosis of this heartworm disease and condition in cats can be difficult as the test results are not even always accurate. And so perhaps the best thing to do is to make it a regular habit to visit your trusted vet and have your pet cat checked regularly as well. Prevention is always better than cure.

The need for prevention is greatly stressed because there is no known concrete medicine or cure for the heartworm disease in cats. However there are certain brands out in the market that seek to address infestation and other such problems which you might want to consider as a means for prevention. Some even battle ear mites or ticks, breaks the flea cycle, which consequently reduces the chances of contracting heartworm from infected mosquitoes, insects, or other such pests. These are all merely humble recommendations which seek to aid you in your constant pursuit and struggle to keep your beloved feline in the best health possible.