Can chicken get heartworms like a dog can?

[naakte]

I am so new to chickens, but I do want to give my best to my chicken raising efforts. I cant find a thing on if a chicken can get heartworms. Hoping to find out here.
Donna in Branson

 

[cackydoodledoo]

I am no expert but I really don't think they can. Dogs and cats are susceptible but never heard of a chicken having heartworm. They can get lots of other worms though.

 

[BoldViolet]

From what I recall from when I worked at a vet, heartworms are almost exclusive to dogs. Cats get them, but not as often or as easily as dogs. Those are the only animals I personally know of that can get heartworms.