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How do indoor cats get coccidia?

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Your cat most likely became infected with coccidia from swallowing oocysts (immature coccidia) that are found in cat feces and any environment contaminated with feces. Oocysts are passed in the stool of an infected cat.


How do you prevent coccidia in cats?

Coccidial infections can be prevented by cleaning your cat's litter box regularly and by preventing your cat from hunting. Because coccidia are found most often in kittens, it is important to have kittens examined for the parasite as soon as possible. Your veterinarian can perform a fecal test to diagnose coccidiosis.

Can stress cause coccidia in cats?

Coccidia can infect any cat. Very young and very old cats, cats living in crowded conditions (such as shelters and breeding facilities), and cats that are stressed are the most susceptible to developing an infection. Learning to recognize signs of coccidia can help you get your cat the medical help they need.

What are the symptoms of coccidia in cats?

Symptoms of Coccidia in Cats As the life cycle of these parasites occurs in the intestines, signs of illness are related to the digestive system. Diarrhea is most common and may be associated with weight loss. Cats can become dehydrated (especially young kittens), and reluctant to engage in normal, playful behaviors.

How is feline coccidia spread?

Cats can catch coccidia the same way humans do: from contact with feces or by eating infected animals, such as rodents. Contact with feces need not be direct, since one cat can easily track the microscopic spores out of the litter box, and all over the house, to infect others.

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