The second most common form is taenia taeniaeformis, contracted by consuming rodents carrying the parasite. The most common form of tapeworm found in cats is Dipylidium caninum. Your veterinarian should prescribe a de-worming product. They are white in color and about three to five inches long with a limp and noodle-like look to them. Consuming eggs or larva from infected plants or soil can cause the cat to have a roundworm infestation. Eating prey (such as rats and mice) infested with roundworm can cause the cat to have roundworm. A nursing mother with roundworms can pass it to her kittens. There are three basic methods of transmission of roundworms. The cat will become lethargic on being slowly drained of energy. A severe case can lead to pneumonia and bowel blockage. A pot-bellied appearance is another sure symptom of roundworms. A combination of vomiting and diarrhea is always a cause for concern. SymptomsĪ dull, flat looking coat is the first sign of roundworm infestation. Take care that your cat doesn’t eat anything dirty like trash or might have been contaminated by another animal. This can be prevented by following simple hygienic practices. Toxocara cati is the most common form of roundworm found in cats though Toxocara leonina is also common. In all cases, veterinary assistance is recommended. Each worm has a different symptom, a different way of contraction, a different physical appearance and a different method of treatment. There are four basic types of parasitical worms. Generally, it is cats that go outdoors that contract worms but even indoor cats cat be infested with them.
Parasitical worms can cause a well fed cat to gradually die of malnutrition. They absorb the nutrients of the food your cat eats, nutrients that would better go to nourish your cat. The worms your cat needs to worry about are a parasite that resides in the intestinal system of your pet.
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