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Can kittens get worms indoors?

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Can Indoor Cats Get Worms? The answer is yes. Unfortunately, even cats that never venture outside are still at risk for intestinal parasites like tapeworms and roundworms.


Can an indoor house cat get worms?

Both indoor cats and outdoor cats are at risk of contracting worms. Infestation depends on the type of worm, but most often, cats get worms by coming into contact with fleas, eggs or infected particles in feces. Fleas are carriers for tapeworm eggs.

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.

Do I need to deworm my indoor kitten?

After 6 months of age, all cats (indoors or out) need to be protected from internal and external parasites seasonally or year-round, depending on risk factors and climate. Fecal examinations may miss some types of parasites, so experts* recommend deworming 2-4 times a year.

How do I know if my indoor cat has worms?

Your cat may have worms if they are vomiting, losing weight, or you see worms in their stool. Cats may get roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, or heartworms.1Vomiting.2Diarrhea or soft stool.3Loss of appetite.4Blood in stool.5Weight loss.How to tell if your cat has worms and what to do about it - Insider

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