Spring is here… and so are parasites! Experts at CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) are forecasting a higher than average parasite risk this year. 

Feline Heartworm: There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about feline heartworm- the main myth is that heartworm disease is a dog disease. Heartworms affect cats differently than dogs, but the disease is equally as serious. In fact, unlike with dogs, there is no treatment for a cat with an adult heartworm. The name “heartworm disease” is a misnomer, as in the cat it most often affects the lungs. Signs of heartworm disease are often mistaken for feline asthma, allergic bronchitis or other respiratory diseases. All of these respiratory diseases are disorders that the cat will have to manage throughout their lives with medications and in some cases inhalers. The best news about heartworm disease is it is 100% preventable.
For more information about heartworm please visit www.knowheartworms.org or
www.heartwormsociety.org

Fleas- There are many ways exclusively indoor cats can get fleas. Fleas have been known to jump through screens, hitch a ride on an owner’s legs, or come in on any canine friends. You may see fleas in your home or on your cat, but often times because cats are so quick and efficient when grooming- they ingest the flea before you see it. Other evidence of fleas are: excessive licking and scratching, hair loss or thinning primarily over the tail base, or even red and irritated skin. Cats can become infected with tapeworms and bartonella from fleas.
For more information about fleas please visit www.petsandparasites.org

Cats Veterinary offers Revolution and Frontline for parasite protection. Revolution provides protection against Fleas, Heartworm, Roundworms, Hookworms and Ear Mites. Frontline provides protection against Fleas and Ticks. Please call the office and speak to any of our staff about our parasite protection options.

**Promotions- Revolution Buy 6 get 2 doses free or buy 9 get 3 doses free
Frontline Buy 3 get 1 free or buy 6 get 2 free!