Roundworms are extremely common in kittens, and as kittens can be infected from the mother's milk it should be assumed that all kittens are infected and worming should be started at a young age. 25 июл. 2018 г.
What do I do if my kitten has worms?
The best way to treat worms in cats is with deworming medication, to kill both the larvae and adult worms within your cat's intestines. In many cases, dewormers may be given in multiple doses to interrupt the life cycle of the intestinal parasite.
Do all kittens have worms?
Do all kittens have worms? Intestinal parasites are common in kittens. Kittens can become infected with parasites almost as soon as they are born, since one of the most common sources of roundworm infection is in the mother's milk.
Are worms in kittens serious?
Kittens can easily contract worms, and when they do, they can be more severely affected by infections than adult cats. If left untreated, worms can cause weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss and a range of other health issues that can negatively impact kittens' growth.
Is it safe to be around a kitten with worms?
Worm infestations that are left untreated can be dangerous, even fatal, for your cat. Migration of larvae through the organs and tissues of the body as they make their way to the intestine could result in severe skin infections, blindness, convulsions, or pneumonia, depending on the path of larval migration.
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