duh....I meant to say "under sedation for surgery"....geez, what a maroon...
Debbie (COL) "The time is always right to do what is right" - Martin Luther King > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 22:31:16 +0500 > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? > > > Kerry, when I was MUCH younger, vets would tell you that cats couldn't get > heartworms...but I have seen for myself that it is possible. I have not used > Revolution, but the spay/neuter clinic routinely uses it for every animal > they put under for sedation. > > I do keep my cats on Frontline and Advantage...wouldn't that kill any > mosquito borne parasite as well? Curious kittens are....curious..... > > Debbie (COL) > "The time is always right to do what is right" - Martin Luther King > > > > > Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:41:21 -0700 > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? > > > > Dear all, > > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is nooooo, but I > > would welcome your thoughts on the necessity for "all-year-round > > Revolution"? > > Thanks! > > Kerry M. > > > > Feline Heartworm Update: > > > > > > > > Dear Pet Owner, April 2009 > > > > A new study from Auburn University has indicated that heartworm disease in > > cats is a far bigger issue than previously thought. Cats can get heartworm > > infection through the simple bite of an infected mosquito. Studies have > > shown: Indoor cats are just as susceptible to infection when mosquitoes > > enter our home. > > > > Once bitten, immature heartworms are transmitted and the heartworm > > lifecycle begins. The larval worms then start their journey through the > > body, ultimately affecting the heart, blood vessels and lungs. > > > > A cat's body is designed to respond and kill foreign invaders, including > > heartworm larvae before they develop into adults. As the cat's body > > responds, the intense inflammatory reaction causes severe damage to the > > lung tissue. This disease state is clinically recognized as Heartworm > > Associated Respiratory Disease or H.A.R.D. Once this damage to the lung > > tissue occurs, it is not reversible and there is no treatment to remove the > > adult heartworms from a cat. > > > > With this new information we are now recommending ALL CATS be put on > > Revolution year round. Revolution is a broad spectrum parasiticide that in > > addition to preventing heartworm also prevents intestinal parasites, ear > > mites and fleas. > > > > Please contact us if you would like to discuss prevention for your cat. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > The Doctors and Staff at Roscoe Village Animal Hospital > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _________________________________________________________________ Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
