Your cat may have worms if they are vomiting, losing weight, or you see worms in their stool. Vomiting. Diarrhea or soft stool. Loss of appetite. Blood in stool. Weight loss.
What are the symptoms of a cat with worms?
Symptoms of worms in cats and kittens to be aware ofSickness.Diarrhoea.Weight loss, despite a normal or increased appetite.A dull coat.Lack of energy or lethargy.A swollen or distended belly (in severe cases and particularly in kittens)Symptoms of worms in cats & kittens to be aware of
How do I notice my cats worms?
Cats do not always show symptoms of worms, but if you notice any signs such as eating more than usual, poor coat quality, sickness or diarrhoea, or you see any worms in your cat's faeces or around their bottom, then you will know that they have worms.
How do indoor cats get 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. If a flea jumps onto your cat, they could accidentally ingest the flea by grooming or scratching.
What do worms look like in cats poop?
Roundworms look like spaghetti and can be found in vomit and/or poop. Tapeworms are long, flat, and segmented. Whole tapeworms can be found in poop or sticking out of the rectum. Most commonly, the tapeworm segments break apart and look like pieces of rice stuck on your cat's rear end.
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