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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
The risk of Dirofilaria immitis infection is greatest in outdoor dogs and cats. Dogs of any age may be affected, but infections are most common in 3 to 8 year old dogs, and medium and large breeds are over-represented<sup>merck, fmc</sup>. In cats, there are no breed or age predispositions, but males are more frequently affected<sup>fmc</sup>.
The risk of Dirofilaria immitis infection is greatest in outdoor dogs and cats. Dogs of any age may be affected, but infections are most common in 3 to 8 year old dogs, and medium and large breeds are over-represented<sup>merck, fmc</sup>. In cats, there are no breed or age predispositions, but males are more frequently affected<sup>fmc</sup>. There are no age predilections in ferrets<sup>merck</sup>.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==