Heartworm

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
signs of canine heartworm in dogs and cats

dogs-lethargy, dry cough, exercise intolerance

cats-may not show signs
5 blood test for canine heartworm

knott's test, direct smear, Hematocrit method, filtration method, and occult heartworm test (snap test)
treatment for canine heartworm

Immiticide,
D. reconditium vs. D. immitis
- D. reconditium - straight (glides)
- D. immitis - spiral, long, tapered head

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Heartworm

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Parasites

Updated

2010-06-14T22:32:50Z

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