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heartworm
what state it start in
how it spread
hosts
habitat
- dirofilaria immitis
- florida
- mosquitoes
- dogs, cats, and ferrets
- adult right ventricle and pulmonary artery and microfilaria circulatory system
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signs of canine heartworm in dogs and cats
dogs-lethargy, dry cough, exercise intolerance
cats-may not show signs
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5 blood test for canine heartworm
knott's test, direct smear, Hematocrit method, filtration method, and occult heartworm test (snap test)
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treatment for canine heartworm
Immiticide,
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D. reconditium vs. D. immitis
- D. reconditium - straight (glides)
- D. immitis - spiral, long, tapered head
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