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How do I know if I get worms from my cat?

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If your pet has tapeworms, you may see tiny white segments that look like grains of rice crawling around their back end or in their stool. Dogs and cats can become infected with tapeworms by swallowing infected fleas, while hunting or scavenging, or when eating uncooked meat or innards of a dead animal.


How do I know if I got worms from my cat symptoms?

Roundworms may not cause any symptoms, but major infections can cause vomiting, weight loss, or a pot-bellied appearance. Tapeworm segments look like dried grains of rice or flat white sunflower seeds, and are often moving or crawling around the rectum. Tapeworms tend to be more common in older cats and cats that hunt.

What are the symptoms of worms in humans from cats?

Symptoms of intestinal worms in both cats and humans include: Abdominal pain or distension. Blood in urine or feces. Diarrhea.

How easy is it to get worms from a cat?

Can Humans Get Worms From Cats? Yes, humans can contract worm infections from cats by coming into direct contact with contaminated feces or soil. Common modes of transmission include: Children playing in sandboxes where cats have defecated.

Can owners get worms from cats?

If my dog or cat has intestinal worms, how can these parasites infect humans? Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite of pets and the most likely to be transmitted to humans. Humans can accidentally ingest infective worm eggs that have been passed through the pet's feces and left in the environment.

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