Roundworm eggs are passed in the poop of infected cats and other wildlife and can lay dormant in soil, sand pits and litter boxes. These eggs can then spread to other cats if ingested while sniffing around in infected soil, plants or stool.
Can roundworm eggs live in cat litter?
Roundworm eggs are passed in the feces of infected cats and can lie dormant in litter trays, sandpits and soil for years.
Can worms be spread in the litter box?
If you have both indoor and outdoor kitties or a dog, be prepared for parasites and diseases to spread among them. Your cat can pick up a case of worms by sharing a litter box with the other infected cat. A cat can also be infected by grooming your dog or sharing the dog's food and water bowls.
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.
Why is there worms in my cats litter box?
Eggs are passed via stool and hatch into larvae that connect with other cats who ingest or touch them. Tapeworms are long, flat, and can be four to 28 inches long. Cats catch them by eating an infected host such as a flea or rodent, and the worms cause vomiting and weight loss.
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