Does Your Cat
Have Worms? |
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Internal Parasites
Cats may be infected with several types of intestinal parasites. The most common include roundworm (ascarid), hookworm, tapeworm and
Giardia. Kittens with mild infections may not show any clinical signs, but can develop a pot-bellied appearance, diarrhea, and
vomiting. Because most intestinal parasites are not easy to see and infection may cause only mild disease, it is important to submit
a fecal sample to your veterinarian once or twice a year for screening. If your cat does contract intestinal parasites, they can be
easily eliminated through medication.
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Did You Know? |
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Fleas Can Transmit Tapeworm to Your Cat |
| Tapeworm is transmitted to cats via an
intermediate vector such as insects or prey animals. Fleas, lice, crickets and many rodents are all intermediate hosts for
certain species of tapeworm. Therefore, if at any time your cat contracts fleas, ingests insects, or hunts and consumes prey
animals, he is at risk for tapeworm infection. |
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