16/10/2026
Something a lot of cat owners donβt realise β cats can get heartworm too. π±
Itβs less common than in dogs, but itβs harder to detect, which makes prevention even more important. And hereβs the thing β it doesnβt matter whether your cat is indoor or outdoor. An infected mosquito can get inside, which means indoor cats can be exposed too.
Heartworm is spread only by mosquito bite β no pet-to-pet transmission at all. With mosquito season picking up, now is a good time to make sure your cat is covered.
As a clinic we have seen locally acquired heartworm cases here in Perth β usually in pets whose prevention has lapsed.
Hereβs a quick breakdown of our current cat options:
π± Revolution Plus β monthly application, covers fleas, paralysis ticks, heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, ear mites and biting lice. No tapeworm cover.
π± Felpreva β new this month, three-monthly application, covers fleas, paralysis ticks, ear mites, roundworm, hookworm, lungworm and tapeworm. The only one of our cat products with tapeworm cover included.
Not sure which one is right for your cat? Ask the team β weβre happy to help.
Message SPOOKY or call us on (08) 9438 1311. πΎ
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