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 does my 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.
How will a cat act if it has worms?
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.
How likely are indoor cats getting worms?
Can indoor cats get worms? Whilst indoor cats are less likely to get worms, it's not impossible. If fleas are brought into the house from outside, they may well be infected with tapeworm which would then be passed to the cat.
Do you need to deworm an indoor cat?
After 6 months of age, all cats (indoors or out) need to be protected from internal and external parasites seasonally or year-round, depending on risk factors and climate. Fecal examinations may miss some types of parasites, so experts* recommend deworming 2-4 times a year.
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