If left untreated they can seriously harm your cat, some even resulting in cat's death. Some worms can pass from cats to people through grooming, stroking or the environment. Whilst most human infections cause only minor symptoms, rare cases can lead to serious conditions such as blindness and epilepsy.
Can worms be fatal to kittens?
Because worms are parasites that feed on your cat's nutrients and, in some cases their blood, cats can develop a host of health problems, such as anaemia. In severe cases of worm infestations, they can block the intestines, causing very serious health issues. In rare cases, worms can be fatal, especially for kittens.
What happens if worms go untreated in kittens?
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.
How do you know if your cat is dying from worms?
However, as the disease advances, you may see symptoms including:1Coughing.2Labored breathing.3Vomiting.4Lethargy.5Weight loss.6Poor appetite.7Sudden death.Don't Ignore These Symptoms of Worms in Cats
What happens if my kitten gets worms?
More serious cases in felines can produce signs of worms such as weight loss, poor coat, weakness, excessive hunger, loss of energy and diarrhoea and sickness. A cat with worms may eat more than usual, but still lose weight and where the diarrhoea is severe it can cause the cat's bottom to become sore.
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