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Heartworm Disease in Cats: Testing

Heartworm infection can be difficult to confirm in cats.

Heartworm infection can be difficult to confirm in cats. Blood tests contribute evidence, but results must be considered alongside other findings.

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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