Can a cat pass on heartworm to another pet, or person? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
No, all heartworms have to go into a mosquito for part of their life cycle before being transmitted to another animal.
Contributed by Ashly LaRoche DVM
from Animal Hospital of Statesville
Can a cat pass on heartworm to another pet, or person? - Four Paws At Fulshear
No, cats are not the primary hosts for heartworm disease. While they can have one or two worms in their hearts, the majority of transmission occurs through dogs.
Contributed by Dr. Meghan Denney
from Four Paws at Fulshear
Can a cat pass on heartworm to another pet, or person? - Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
No, a cat is not the normal host for the heartworm, so it is not possible for them to transmit. The heartworm actually cannot reproduce, so there are no offspring or microfilaria in the bloodstream.
Contributed by Dr. Amanda German
from Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital
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