the deadly truth: heartworm disease in cats

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HEARTWORM DISEASE IN CATS THE DEADLY TRUTH

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Page 1: The Deadly Truth: Heartworm Disease in Cats

HEARTWORM DISEASE IN CATS

THE DEADLY TRUTH

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If your cat isn’t protected against heartworms, he or she is at risk.

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Heartworms don’t discriminate; they L VE cats AND dogs

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Like dogs, cats contract baby heartworms

through the bite of an infected mosquito.

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And because heartworms know how

to come inside, “indoor” as well as “outdoor” cats get

heartworm infections.

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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.

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And the REALLY bad news?

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There’s no approved medication for treating heartworms in cats.

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Veterinarians can only provide supportive care to affected cats.

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But there’s GOOD NEWS for cats…

…and their owners.

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Heartworm infection in cats can be easily prevented with one of four different monthly medications.

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Furthermore, these medications protect

cats and their families against other parasites

while they’re preventing heartworm

disease.

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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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