A clinical case of cardiopulmonary dirofilariasis in a cat

Abstract

Heartworm disease is a vector-borne disease caused by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis, traditionally considered as a disease in dogs. However, it is also detected in cats, although the clinical sings and diagnostic approach to the patient are significantly different. This article discusses some features of the clinical sings, diagnosis and treatment using the example of a clinical case of heartworm disease in a cat.