Hi Friend,

My newsletter a few days ago about an emerging disease called 'French Heartworm', or the veterinary term, Angiostrongylus vasorum, caused many questions.

First don't be too worried.

It has only been diagnosed in Newfoundland, a province in Canada.

Here are some common questions:


Can humans become infected with the 'French Heartworm', Angiostrongylus vasorum?
  
No- it is species specific


Can cats acquire the 'French Heartworm', Angiostrongylus vasorum?
  
No

Another type of very uncommon lungworm can affect your cat, this is seldom seen in veterinary practice.


Can dogs infect another dog?

No

It will not pass directly from dog to dog- it is spread via the intermediate host, a slug or snail.

What can I use to prevent it?

Here is what is being used to prevent and treat it:

1. Milbemycin oxime (Milbemax) at .5mg/kg once a week for 4 weeks

2. Topical moxidectin ( sold as Advocate or Proheart)

3. Imidacloprid moxidectin spot on ( Advantage Multi)

4. Fenbendazole, 20-50mg/kg once daily for 5-21 days


Revolution, which has the active ingredient selamectin, is not being used to prevent or treat this disease.


I hope that has answered your questions


P.S. I would sure appreciate a favor from you.

I will be holding an upcoming free webinar called 'cat health and nutrition secrets', and I would like your biggest questions.

Ask here:

http://www.askdrandrewjones.com

Heal Your Pets At Home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones

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