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How do I tell if my cat has worms?

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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 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.

What do worms look like in cat poop?

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.

How do you check cats for worms?

Roundworms in cats are diagnosed with a routine fecal test. A sample of your pet's poop will be examined under a microscope for roundworm eggs as well as roundworm antigen (a protein on the surface of a roundworm parasite) to check for a positive infection.

Can you see worms in cat poop?

You may see roundworms in your cat's feces or vomit. Your veterinarian can help you with roundworm prevention, examination, and treatment. Other kinds of worms that cats can get include heartworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

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