An Overview Of Feline Heartworm Disease

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1. Researchers found a lower chance of erroneously declaring a cat positive (i.e., higher test specificity) if only one test was used, but there was a lower chance of erroneously declaring a cat negative (i.e., higher sensitivity) when the two test results were combined.

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An Overview Of Feline Heartworm Disease - Quiz

We all know that cats are unique. Different from our canine companions in many ways, their physiologic response to heartworm infection is one more thing to add to the list. They’re not just small dogs – and our disease management protocols must be altered to take their unique responses into... see moreaccount. Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DAVBP (Canine/Feline), discusses disease prevalence, life cycle, clinical signs and prognosis as we development of rational management protocols for shelter pets.

Date: December 2014 see less

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2. Which of the following is not true regarding treatment of feline heartworm infection?

There is no known safe and effective adulticidal treatment available for feline heartworm disease.

"Treatment" of feline heartworm disease focuses on controlling clinical signs related to the disease process.

There is evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, are beneficial.

Corticosteroids (such as prednisolone) and bronchodilators are the mainstays of medical management of feline heartworm disease.

3. According to Dr. DiGangi, although there is no evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of antibacterial therapy targeting Wolbachia organisms in the management of feline heartworm disease, there is also no reason to suspect that they would be any less effective than in dogs.

True

False

4. It is estimated that ___ of shelter cats in some regions of the country are infected with heartworms; however, less than ___ of shelters in high-risk areas prioritize testing for feline heartworm disease.

1%, 25%

1%, 50%

10%, 25%

10%, 50%

25%, 50%

5. Cats can get infected with the same heartworm that infects dogs (Dirofilaria immitis), however, they are less resistant to this infection.

True

False

6. What differences exist between the heartworm life cycle in cats versus dogs?

Fewer microfilariae are found in feline infections than in canine infections.

A and B.

A, B and C.

7. Which of the following cause the majority of clinical signs that affect cats?

The arrival (and death) of the juvenile worms in the blood vessels of the heart and lungs.

The death of adult heartworms.

The relatively high number of microfilariae that are circulating in the bloodstream.

A and B

None of the above.

8. In one scientific study, 28% of cats diagnosed with heartworm disease had no clinical signs of infection.

True

False

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10. Which of the following is not true?

"Indoor-only" cats are not as likely to become infected with heartworms as are those that have outdoor access.

There is no known age or sex predilection for heartworm infection in cats.

All of the above.

None of the above.

11. Which of the following is not true regarding diagnosis of feline heartworm infection?

Diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical and diagnostic findings rather than a single screening test result.

A positive antibody test result does not mean that a cat is currently suffering from an infection.

About 50% of cats with heartworm disease will have evidence of enlarged pulmonary arteries on x-rays of their lungs.