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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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