Use of a nitinol gooseneck snare catheter for removal of adult Dirofilaria immitis in two cats.

Case Description: 2 cats were examined because of congestive heart failure secondary to heartworm infection.

Clinical Findings: One cat had severe abdominal distention and the other had dyspnea secondary to chylothorax. Both had loud right-sided heart murmurs, precordial thrills, and jugular distension.