Heartworm In Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

The HARD truth about heartworm in cats is that it’s HARD to understand, HARD to diagnose, and HARD to treat. Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Ask, cat veterinarian, and in this video we’re diving deep into heartworm disease in cats — what it is, how cats get it, why it’s so difficult to diagnose, and what you can (and can’t) do about it. 💡 What you’ll learn: 👉 How heartworm affects cats differently than dogs 👉 Why even indoor cats are at risk 👉 The confusing world of heartworm testing in cats — and how it is changing 👉 Why Dr. Ask keeps saying HARD and what it actually means 👉 Why Prevention is so important Whether your cat lives indoors exclusively or spends some time outside, heartworm is a real threat — and it’s probably underdiagnosed. 🐾 Remember, here heartworm exists in dogs, cats are also at risk — and that risk is increasing with climate change and pet relocation. 📌 Resource: 👉HESKA Antibody Test: https://link.springer.com/article/10.... 👉American Heartworm Society (AHS): https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-... 👉CAPC Heartworm: https://capcvet.org/guidelines/heartw... 💬 Have questions about parasites or your cat’s health? Drop them in the comments! 👍 If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with other cat parents. ⏱️ Video Timeline / Chapters 00:00 – The HARD Truth About Heartworm in Cats 00:43 – Yes, Cats Get Heartworm Too! 01:20 – Difference Between Cat & Dog Heartworm 01:49 – How Do Cats Get Heartworm? 02:14 – How Common Is Heartworm In Cats? 02:38 – Mosquitoes & Dogs 03:04 – Changes In A Cat In Response To Heartworm 04:30 – Heartworm Symptoms In Cats 04:42 – Round 1 05:16 – Round 2 06:40 – Round 3 06:56 – Diagnosing Heartworm I n Cats 08:19 – Test #1 09:11 – Test #2 11:03 – Case Study: Part 1 12:13 – Test #3 13:07 – Test #4 13:46 – How Common Is It Really? 14:31 – Heartworm Treatment In Cats 15:21 – Case Study: Part 2 16:52 – Heartworm Prevention In Cats 17:30 – Specific Heartworm Preventatives 19:38 – Preventing Heartworm in Cats 19:17 – What True Prevention Looks Like #Cat #cats #catshorts #catvideos #pets #pet #animals #animal #heartworm