If my cat is on prevention do they still need a yearly heartworm test? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
I still recommend it because there are some signs of resistance in certain cases so we want to make sure that we take care of that immediately.
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Why is early detection of heartworm important for my cat? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
Heartworm disease can be fatal to cats so the earlier we can detect it, the more likelihood that we can decrease inflammation and keep them healthier and happier longer.
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If my cat tests positive, do I need additional tests? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
We will probably send off another test to the lab just to make sure that there are no false positives.
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How often should my cat be tested? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
I usually recommend testing once a year.
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When should my cat be tested for heartworms? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
They should be tested at about a year of age or if you've adopted from a shelter we need to test them in there.
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