Do you give your cats heartworm preventative?

**JenBKR** · 08-21-2006, 12:39 PM

I was just wondering how many people give their cats heartworm meds. I never have before, but I'm starting to wonder if I should. Thanks for your help!

**Randi** · 08-21-2006, 12:48 PM

I have not given Fister any, but I'll certainly ask my vet about it.

**jazzcat** · 08-21-2006, 01:11 PM

I don't because my cats are indoor only. If they went outside I probably would because I live in the south with lots of mosquitoes.

On the other hand, my Dad's cat is indoor/outdoor and she doesn't take it and hasn't had any problems.

**catmandu** · 08-21-2006, 01:13 PM

Never!
I wonder if Tubby 2 who was an outdoor Cat , could have used those tablets?

**Catlady711** · 08-21-2006, 01:14 PM

I give all 5 of mine Heartgard for cats each month in the summer (mostly because they travel with me, and I take them for walks outside on the leash). Getting them to eat it does require bribing with tuna fish.

However if you are concerned about yours, Revolution is a topical liquid applied to the skin on the back of the neck once a month, it kills fleas, and roundworms, prevents heartworm AND treats earmites!! For an outside cat especially it's a great product. The only reason I don't use it, is that my cats are exposed to ticks and it's cheaper for me (at our hospital anyways) to use the Frontline Plus AND Heartgard rather than Revolution.

**JenBKR** · 08-21-2006, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by jazzcat

I don't because my cats are indoor only. If they went outside I probably would because I live in the south with lots of mosquitoes.

On the other hand, my Dad's cat is indoor/outdoor and she doesn't take it and hasn't had any problems.

My two are indoor only too, and I've never had a problem. I guess I was thinking that I give Roscoe the preventative meds but not the kitties, so I kind of felt bad, like I'm not taking care of them. I'm not sure of that even makes sense...

**jazzcat** · 08-21-2006, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by JenBKR

My two are indoor only too, and I've never had a problem. I guess I was thinking that I give Roscoe the preventative meds but not the kitties, so I kind of felt bad, like I'm not taking care of them. I'm not sure of that even makes sense...

I always gave my dog heartworm medication since she went outside to potty and play. If your cats are indoor only don't worry about it they should be fine. Don't feel guilty.

**JenBKR** · 08-21-2006, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by jazzcat

I always gave my dog heartworm medication since she went outside to potty and play. If your cats are indoor only don't worry about it they should be fine. Don't feel guilty.

Thank you, I do feel better