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In response to the consumer need for increased awareness of the risks offeline heartworm disease, Bayer Animal Health has added new information to itsWeb site about the risks posed by worms and tips to help protect cats. The Website, created especially for pet owners, http://www.petparents.com, includesan interactive section that allows cat owners to uncover parasite risks intheir own homes and backyards from a cat's point-of-view.
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"The APPMA survey results should be considered a wake-up call to catowners," said Dr. Marty Becker, nationally recognized veterinarian, author,and media personality. "Even cats who never go outdoors are at risk. As thetemperature warms outside and people open doors and windows, mosquitoes cancome in, and transmit potentially fatal heartworms to your cat. This is justone of many common risks around a typical home."
Veterinarians, like Becker, say monthly preventive medications remain thebest way to protect a cat against parasites including heartworms, which aretransmitted to a cat through a mosquito bite. Becker cautions that cat loversshould know how to safeguard against potential hazards that may be lurking intheir own backyards and neighborhoods, including:
In Bayer's newly launched interactive risk finder athttp://www.petparents.com, cat lovers can see from a cat's perspective whateach of these risks mean to their cat's health, and also get simple tips tohelp lower these risks in their own homes and yards. In addition, anyone candownload a shortcut to their computer desktop or post it to their own Web siteto keep the risk finder and preventive tips a click away for easy reference.Additionally, they can quickly spread the word to other cat owners about theimportance of knowing common feline parasites, including heartworms andintestinal worms, by using the send-to-a-friend feature.
"Spring is not the only time of year in which cat owners should thinkabout parasites," said Becker. "This time of year should be considered areminder to consult a veterinarian about establishing a preventive monthlyregimen. Heartworms can stay in the cat's body for a long time, and are verydifficult to treat once present. Further, it can take two to three years afterinfection before residual effects or symptoms appear, so now is the time tocreate a constant barrier against parasites."
For more information about parasites that may be living in your home andyard, and tips for protecting your cat from parasites, log on tohttp://www.petparents.com.
Advantage Multi(R) for Cats (imidacloprid + moxidectin) Topical Solutionis available only from a licensed veterinarian. Please see full package insertfor detailed application instructions.
For more information, please see the package inserts, visithttp://www.advantagemulti.com, see your veterinarian, or call 1-800-255-6826.
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