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True or False: Cats are immune to Heartworm disease

Cats can develop heartworm disease even with relatively few worms.

Cats can develop heartworm disease even with relatively few worms. Lung injury makes prevention important for indoor as well as outdoor cats.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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