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How do I know if my cat has hookworms?

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Created: 2022-04-11 23:45:09

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Evidence of hookworm infection includes anemia, the presence of digested blood in the stool (a black 'tarry' appearance to the stool), a poor hair coat, and weight loss. Feline hookworms tend to 'graze' along the lining of the small intestine, and are considered tissue feeders.


What are the symptoms of hookworms in cats?

Signs and symptoms of hookworms in catsLesions on the bottom of the paws and in between the toes where the hookworm has entered the skin.Coughing (an indicator that the hookworm larvae have gotten into the lungs through ingestion)Dark, tarry stool.Diarrhea.Constipation.Hookworms in Cats | Small Door Veterinary

How do you get rid of hookworms in cats?

To get rid of the worms, a deworming medication will be given to your cat to kill the worms or to expel them. Sometimes that is all that will be required. However, nutritional and iron supplements may also be necessary. With kittens, treatment should begin at three to four weeks of age and treated monthly thereafter.

Can I catch hookworms from my cat?

People can be infected by larvae of animal hookworms, usually dog and cat hookworms. The most common result of animal hookworm infection is a skin condition called cutaneous larva migrans.

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