Roundworm eggs are passed in the feces of infected cats and can lie dormant in the environment, in litter trays, children's sandboxes and in the soil for years. These eggs can then infect other cats if they are ingested. Roundworm eggs can also be ingested when cats catch and eat infected rodents and birds.
Can roundworms live in cat litter?
Roundworm eggs are passed in the poop of infected cats and other wildlife and can lay dormant in soil, sand pits and litter boxes.
How do I clean my litter box after roundworms?
Litterboxes can be cleaned with a bleach solution (one cup of chlorine bleach in one gallon of water) to facilitate removal of eggs. Rinse the litterbox thoroughly to remove all bleach since it is toxic to cats. Surfaces that may be contaminated with roundworm eggs can also be treated with this bleach solution.
Can you get worms from cat litter?
Come into contact with cat feces that contain the parasite. You may accidentally ingest the parasites if you touch your mouth after gardening, cleaning a litter box or touching anything that has come in contact with infected cat feces. Cats who hunt or who are fed raw meat are most likely to harbor T. gondii .
Where do roundworm eggs live?
Roundworm eggs live in soil that is contaminated by feces. The eggs can get into the body through the mouth. The infection can then spread from person to person via infected feces.
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