Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Article
I use Revolution and one good thing about it is that it is also the best product I have used for fleas on my cats. Now, I have not tried it on dogs and am not going to because my vet says his clients have had poor results with dogs but excellent with cats. I like it better than Advantage or Frontline. Now, I live in South Georgia and I am convinced our fleas are bionic. LOL Frontline and Advantage are an aphrodisiac to the fleas on my property.. :) Revolution would solve your heartworm and flea problem. --- On Fri, 4/17/09, James Rauscher wrote: From: James Rauscher Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Article To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, April 17, 2009, 11:39 AM Hi all, there is an article on feline heartworm in the June 2009 CatFancy magazine. It seems that wherever dogs can get heartworm, cats (including indoor cats, as someone here posted) can get it. The incidence is much higher in warmer states, but one of the vets quoted in the article says she believes it is spreading. Interesting article. It doesn't make me want to run out and get heartworm preventative for my cats, but it is something I will definitely discuss with my vet at our next visit. Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
That's really scary! Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 ti...@mindspring.com Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lewis Faye Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? I also want to add, my cat was entirely an indoor cat. --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Lewis Faye wrote: From: Lewis Faye Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:02 AM One of my cats got feline heartworm. This was five years ago. My cat is on Revolution all year now. The cat was ill for weeks. Heartworm is more difficult and less successful to treat than in dogs. My vet called a bunch of universities and got some kind of experimental cocktail that he had a local pharmacist put together. My cat pulled through. He was ill nearly 3 months and then seriously underweight for a year (but still felt good) and on the thin side for the next 4 years. He eventually gained a normal amount of weight. Due to the heroic efforts of my vet and a good bit of money, he pulled through. If you live in an area with lots of mosquitoes, you might want to seriously think abou this. --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: From: Kerry MacKenzie Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:41 PM Dear all, Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
Technically, if you live in an area in which dogs have to take HW prev meds, cats should be getting those too. Do you have any details on this cocktail your vet put together? There is no treatment approved yet though I know there are various schools trying to find something. I would be interested in knowing about one that seems to have worked... Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 ti...@mindspring.com Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lewis Faye Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:03 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? One of my cats got feline heartworm. This was five years ago. My cat is on Revolution all year now. The cat was ill for weeks. Heartworm is more difficult and less successful to treat than in dogs. My vet called a bunch of universities and got some kind of experimental cocktail that he had a local pharmacist put together. My cat pulled through. He was ill nearly 3 months and then seriously underweight for a year (but still felt good) and on the thin side for the next 4 years. He eventually gained a normal amount of weight. Due to the heroic efforts of my vet and a good bit of money, he pulled through. If you live in an area with lots of mosquitoes, you might want to seriously think abou this. --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: From: Kerry MacKenzie Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:41 PM Dear all, Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
I also want to add, my cat was entirely an indoor cat. --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Lewis Faye wrote: From: Lewis Faye Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:02 AM One of my cats got feline heartworm. This was five years ago. My cat is on Revolution all year now. The cat was ill for weeks. Heartworm is more difficult and less successful to treat than in dogs. My vet called a bunch of universities and got some kind of experimental cocktail that he had a local pharmacist put together. My cat pulled through. He was ill nearly 3 months and then seriously underweight for a year (but still felt good) and on the thin side for the next 4 years. He eventually gained a normal amount of weight. Due to the heroic efforts of my vet and a good bit of money, he pulled through. If you live in an area with lots of mosquitoes, you might want to seriously think abou this. --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: From: Kerry MacKenzie Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:41 PM Dear all, Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
One of my cats got feline heartworm. This was five years ago. My cat is on Revolution all year now. The cat was ill for weeks. Heartworm is more difficult and less successful to treat than in dogs. My vet called a bunch of universities and got some kind of experimental cocktail that he had a local pharmacist put together. My cat pulled through. He was ill nearly 3 months and then seriously underweight for a year (but still felt good) and on the thin side for the next 4 years. He eventually gained a normal amount of weight. Due to the heroic efforts of my vet and a good bit of money, he pulled through. If you live in an area with lots of mosquitoes, you might want to seriously think abou this. --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: From: Kerry MacKenzie Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:41 PM Dear all, Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
One of my cats got feline heartworm. This was five years ago. My cat is on Revolution all year now. The cat was ill for weeks. Heartworm is more difficult and less successful to treat than in dogs. My vet called a bunch of universities and got some kind of experimental cocktail that he had a local pharmacist put together. My cat pulled through. He was ill nearly 3 months and then seriously underweight for a year (but still felt good) and on the thin side for the next 4 years. He eventually gained a normal amount of weight. Due to the heroic efforts of my vet and a good bit of money, he pulled through. If you live in an area with lots of mosquitoes, you might want to seriously think abou this. --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: From: Kerry MacKenzie Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:41 PM Dear all, Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm
A friend in Iowa did have a cat who had heartworm more than 5 years ago. The vets did treat her and she is fine. Small but fine. I have had 4 cats with asthma. Flovent works wonders! Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James Rauscher Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Hi Kerry, One of my cats (FeLV-) was diagnosed with asthma about a year ago. The symptoms for asthma and heartworm are similar, I guess, but the vet was confident it was not heartworm (she did not test for that, but did a couple of tests for asthma), and Horus responded beautifully to Flovent, so we are sure it was not heartworm. The vet told us that it is more prevalent in the South and other warmer climates. I bought heartworm meds for my dog recently (while my cats were having their tests) and no recommendation was made for putting any of the cats on any heartworm preventative. I don't know where you live, but it seems that in the Northeast at least it is not as much of a concern for cats as it for dogs. If you live in a warmer climate or travel to warmer climates with your cat(s), then it may be a good idea. Hope this is helpful! Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
Thanks Kelley! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? I don't know what part of the country you live in, but have been using year round Revolution for years. We have mosquitos year round and one heartworm can kill a cat. There is also no cure once they get them. I rather like Revolution, it helps with ear mites, roundworms, hookworms, fleas, etc. On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: > Dear all, > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, but I > would welcome your thoughts on the necessity for "all-year-round > Revolution"? > Thanks! > Kerry M. > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help with medical expenses for two very special kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/medical-expenses "Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say "take them first as long as you leave me alone". ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm
Thanks Avia! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of James Rauscher Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm Hi Kerry, One of my cats (FeLV-) was diagnosed with asthma about a year ago. The symptoms for asthma and heartworm are similar, I guess, but the vet was confident it was not heartworm (she did not test for that, but did a couple of tests for asthma), and Horus responded beautifully to Flovent, so we are sure it was not heartworm. The vet told us that it is more prevalent in the South and other warmer climates. I bought heartworm meds for my dog recently (while my cats were having their tests) and no recommendation was made for putting any of the cats on any heartworm preventative. I don't know where you live, but it seems that in the Northeast at least it is not as much of a concern for cats as it for dogs. If you live in a warmer climate or travel to warmer climates with your cat(s), then it may be a good idea. Hope this is helpful! Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm
Hi Kerry, One of my cats (FeLV-) was diagnosed with asthma about a year ago. The symptoms for asthma and heartworm are similar, I guess, but the vet was confident it was not heartworm (she did not test for that, but did a couple of tests for asthma), and Horus responded beautifully to Flovent, so we are sure it was not heartworm. The vet told us that it is more prevalent in the South and other warmer climates. I bought heartworm meds for my dog recently (while my cats were having their tests) and no recommendation was made for putting any of the cats on any heartworm preventative. I don't know where you live, but it seems that in the Northeast at least it is not as much of a concern for cats as it for dogs. If you live in a warmer climate or travel to warmer climates with your cat(s), then it may be a good idea. Hope this is helpful! Avia ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
I don't know what part of the country you live in, but have been using year round Revolution for years. We have mosquitos year round and one heartworm can kill a cat. There is also no cure once they get them. I rather like Revolution, it helps with ear mites, roundworms, hookworms, fleas, etc. On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Kerry MacKenzie wrote: > Dear all, > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, but I > would welcome your thoughts on the necessity for "all-year-round > Revolution"? > Thanks! > Kerry M. > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Help with medical expenses for two very special kitties! http://rescuties.chipin.com/medical-expenses "Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say "take them first as long as you leave me alone". ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
I didn't notice---shows how sedated I must be :>) -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Harrison Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? duhI 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: dlh1...@hotmail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > 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 arecurious. > > 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: kerrymacken...@ymail.com > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? > > > > Dear all, > > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > 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 > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
Thanks Debbie! From: Debbie Harrison To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2009 12:31:16 PM 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 arecurious. 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: kerrymacken...@ymail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? > > Dear all, > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm?
duhI 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: dlh1...@hotmail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > 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 arecurious. > > 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: kerrymacken...@ymail.com > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? > > > > Dear all, > > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > 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 > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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 arecurious. 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: kerrymacken...@ymail.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Feline Heartworm? > > Dear all, > Just received this from my vet's clinic. My first instinct is no, 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 > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > 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 Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org