There is currently no cure for cat heartworm. The drugs that have been clinically developed to treat cat heartworm are too powerful and fatal to cats, so they cannot be applied to cats. So far, only some complementary therapies and medications can help infected cats relieve their pain and temporarily extend their lives.

How to treat heartworm in cats

There is currently no cure for cat heartworm. The drugs that have been clinically developed to treat cat heartworm are too powerful and fatal to cats, so they cannot be applied to cats. So far, only some auxiliary therapies and drugs can help infected cats relieve their pain and temporarily prolong their lives, such as intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, cardiovascular drugs and antibiotics, but they cannot cure the disease.

How to prevent heartworm in cats

1. Deworming: Regularly deworm cats internally and externally, especially in spring and summer;

2. Anti-mosquito: It is best not to let cats go out in the summer when there are more mosquitoes, and anti-mosquito work should also be done indoors;

3. Drugs: Give cats regular heartworm drug protection, such as selactin, milbemycin and ivermectin;

4. Shaving: Take the cat to the hospital for physical examination regularly. If the cat is found to have symptoms of heartworm infection, timely diagnosis and treatment