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How do I know if my cat has worms or parasites?

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Symptoms of Worms in Cats Vomiting (sometimes with worms in the vomit) Diarrhea (with or without blood) Tarry feces. Weight loss. Distended abdomen. Skin lesions. Generally poor body condition and a dull coat.


How do you tell if your cat has worms or parasites?

Often cats will show no symptoms at all, but common signs to look out for include: Increased appetite. Overly cleaning or washing the area around its bottom. Small segments of worms or rice-looking grains in the fur around the bottom.1Blood in your cat's stool.2Diarrhoea.3Abdominal pain.Symptoms of worms in cats & kittens to be aware of

What do parasites look like in cats?

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.

What does a cat's poop look like if it has worms?

If your cat uses a litter box, look for dark, tarry stools, diarrhea, or the presence of eggs in the feces, all of which can indicate the presence of worms. You can sometimes spot tapeworm eggs near your cat's anus as well. Other signs that your cats may have worms might be a loss of appetite or a swollen abdomen.

What do cats look like when they have worms?

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.

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