Cat Parasites

Cat Intestinal Worms

Intestinal worms are a very common problem in cats especially kittens. Kittens may acquire worms from their mothers before birth, after suckling milk, or from the environment. Some worms may also infest humans.

The danger of intestinal worms in your cat

Intestinal worms can be spread via faeces, so it can be picked up anywhere, from the backyard to the park. If present in high numbers, intestinal worms can cause gastrointestinal disease, malnutrition and anaemia especially In very young cats.

Tapeworm

Flea tapeworm is the most common tapeworm species affecting cats.

Roundworm

Roundworms may cause symptoms such as malnutrition, weakness, bloating, abdominal pain, intestinal blockage, and vomiting.

Hookworm

Hookworms will bite the intestinal tract with their teeth to suck blood, causing the intestinal mucosa to be damaged, inflamed, bleeding or diarrhea.

Bladderworm

Bladderworms live in the urethra of cats and also cause bladder inflammation, hematuria or dysuria in cats.

Lungworm

Lungworms parasitize in the lungs, and cats may develop cough and loss of appetite, which may cause dyspnea, bronchial pneumonia and other symptoms in severe cases.

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Common intestinal worms in cats

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Cat Intestinal Worms

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Does my cat have worms?

Intestinal worms in cats are common and they are also very treatable.