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Can human beings get heartworm disease?

April 26, 2017beings disease heartworm Human

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Can human beings get heartworm disease?

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Dr. Rapoport: Heartworm disease in people is possible and is transmitted by the mosquito as for cats and dogs, however it is fortunately extremely rare. Care.com: Is there a source of information about heartworm disease in cats that people can turn to? Dr. Rapoport: There is an organization called the American Heartworm Society which maintains a very informative and user-friendly website: heartwormsociety.org. If you’re worried about heartworm disease, or even if you’re unsure whether or not to be concerned, talk to your veterinarian. He or she can advise you about medication that will protect your cat. It’s always a good idea to be informed so that you can make the best decision for you and your beloved pet. Faye Rapoport DesPres writes about pet care issues for Care.com and other publications. She has five cats and a website at ourplacetopaws.com.