I know mosquitos cause heartworms, but can fleas cause heartworms in cats?

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I know mosquitos cause heartworms, but can fleas cause heartworms in cats?

2006-12-23 18:20:20 · 4 answers · asked by atlanticjem 1 in Pets ➔ Cats

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Hi there...as the person stated above me:
Fleas only cause Tapeworms: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1774&articleid=1175
Mosquitos cause heartworms: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1360&articleid=742

2006-12-23 18:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋

no, mosquitos cause heartworms in cats (just like the dogs)
dogs and cats get tapeworms from fleas

2006-12-24 02:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Loollea 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋

No, part of a heartworms lifecycle must go through the mosquito.

2006-12-24 02:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by cs 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋

no fleas cause tape worms...if your cat has tapeworms youll be able to see them in its poop

2006-12-24 06:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by ytrewq 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋