Our mission:
Our Cause
Partners-4-Paws is dedicated to providing funds for the management of heartworm disease in rescued dogs thereby affording them an increased chance of being adopted.
Provide solutions for treatable diseases in rescue animals through education, testing, prevention, and treatment by virtue of the generosity of donors. Provide humane care to lost, ill, or neglected animals by providing loving foster care, vaccinations, and veterinary care as required, then offering them for adoption to qualified applicants.
When it comes to our feline friends vs heartworms... the heartworms will always win.
Prevention is the key
Cat's hearts are so very small, that as few as 3 heartworms can produce serious illness and death.
Worst of all, there is NO CURE, NO TREATMENT, NO RECOURSE for your cat if he becomes infected. The veterinary industry has developed heartworm preventative medications that can keep your cat from infestation. Cats do have an advantage over dogs in that they are more resistent, but as the prevelence of heartworm disease increases, the likelihood of developing the disease increases.
Ask your veterinarian about heartworm prevention for your cat or kitten.