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How are worms transmitted between cats?

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These eggs can infect other cats in two ways. First, a cat may eat (ingest) eggs directly from a contaminated environment. Second, if another animal eats the eggs (eg, a mouse or rat), these can act as 'intermediate hosts' and pass on the infection to a cat if it preys on (and eats) the infected intermediate host. 25 июл. 2018 г.


Can a cat with worms pass it to another cat?

These kittens often have a characteristic 'pot-bellied' appearance. Roundworms are free-living in the intestines. Roundworms do not require an intermediate host to spread from cat to cat, but can be transmitted by ingesting the eggs that are passed in the feces of an infected cat.

Can I get worms from petting a cat with worms?

Car World says that yes, people can get worms from cats, but getting worms just from petting is not likely. Roundworm eggs live in soil, so touching soil contaminated by roundworms (and then putting your hands in your mouth) can transmit them to you. Handling infected feces is another way they can be transmitted.

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