Curbside Cat Connection
We tend to think of heartworms as a dog problem, but did you know that heartworms can affect cats too?
Cats contract heartworm disease through the bite of a mosquito, just like dogs. We’ve all seen mosquitoes in our homes, so even indoor kitties are at risk.
Cats are so sensitive to heartworms, that even just a few immature or “juvenile” worms can cause disease symptoms and even death. Heartworms cause inflammation in a cat’s lungs, and veterinarians refer to the resultant symptoms as Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease, or “HARD.” Cats with “HARD” may display one or more of these signs: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, inappetance, cough, difficulty breathing, and weight loss.
In order to prevent infection, Curbside Care recommends that all cats receive year-round monthly heartworm preventative. We also recommend a simple, yearly blood test to screen for the presence of heartworm infection.
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Curbside Canine Corner
Have you ever wondered why we veterinarians are always asking you to bring a lovely yard mine sample into the clinic? Well, it’s with good reason. Your dog’s feces can contain parasites that can make you ill.
Roundworm eggs in your dog’s stool can infect a person and develop into larva. The roundworm larva then travel through the human’s body, causing damage to the eyes, liver, lungs, and even the brain.
Hookworm larva can live in your pet’s feces and contaminate the soil. When a person walks barefoot over the contaminated soil, infective hookworm larva can penetrate the skin. An itchy, red, welt develops on the skin, and the infection can even spread to internal organs.
As always, prevention is key. Cleaning up pet feces regularly, covering your child’s sandbox, and practicing good personal hygiene reduce your chance of exposure. In addition to giving your dog a monthly parasite preventative, Curbside Care recommends having your dog’s stool screened for parasites at least once yearly.
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