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How did my indoor cat get roundworms?

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Both kittens and adult cats may become infected by swallowing eggs that contain infective roundworm larvae. These eggs may come from the feces of infected cats or from the tissues of paratenic hosts (an accidental host). In a paratenic host, the roundworm eggs do not mature into adults, but are just transported.


How does indoor cat 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.

Why do indoor cats get roundworms?

Cats can get roundworms by eating wild animals as well as from feces or a contaminated environment. Most cats are infected with roundworms at some point in their life. They often show no symptoms. If your cat suffers weight loss, dull hair, and a potbellied appearance, it may have a major roundworm infection.

How do you clean your house after a cat has roundworms?

You can clean your house after roundworms with bleach, cleaning rags, disposable gloves, rubber boots, detergent, salt, and vacuum cleaner. The most prevalent intestinal parasite in cats is intestinal roundworms, which can be found in cats of all ages worldwide.

How likely is it to get roundworms from a cat?

Though humans cannot get roundworms from cats directly, people can accidentally ingest roundworm eggs — for example, if they touch contaminated soil or feces and do not wash their hands thoroughly afterward. If roundworm eggs are ingested, the larvae of the parasite can migrate into our tissues.

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