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How did my indoor cat get tapeworms?

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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. 27 мар. 2019 г.


How did my cat get tapeworms if he doesn't have fleas?

Tiny flea larvae can be infected with tapeworms. If your cat digests an infected flea while grooming herself, that flea can transmit a tiny tapeworm into your cat and grow into a full-sized adult worm. Cats can also get tapeworms by eating small animals like squirrels and mice.

Can indoor only cats get tapeworms?

Can Indoor Cats Get Worms? The answer is yes. Unfortunately, even cats that never venture outside are still at risk for intestinal parasites like tapeworms and roundworms.

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

After vacuuming, you can start steam cleaning all the areas in your house. Steam the carpets, curtains, drapes, furniture, rugs, and every other area that you vacuumed. The heat and moisture will kill the adult tapeworms (and fleas, too, if there are any) and will destroy the eggs.

Can tapeworms live in cat litter?

These segments eventually break off and are passed through your cat's digestive system, exiting via the anus. These nasty segments, which look like pieces of rice, are spread around the house and can be found in the cat's litter box, and in your furniture and carpeting.

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