April 12, 2007
Most people think mosquitoes are annoying, but did you know that they
can be deadly too? Mosquitoes play a key role in the transmission
of heartworm to our cats and dogs, which can lead to severe
complications and eventual death. Year-round prevention though
oral tablets or topical products will help your pet avoid the horrors
of heartworm. ---- Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate in the Companion
Animal Biology and Humane Education program, Department of Animal
Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach. Lyrics of Wild Kitty (podtrailer) and
Cat's Chasing Butterflies (podintro) by Marc Gunn, www.catdrinkingsongs.com; All music is traditional.
