You may see whole worms, parts of worms or worm eggs in your pet's stool or vomit. Worms or eggs can also sometimes migrate to a cat's anus, getting stuck in the fur. Change in coat: If your cat is infested with a parasite, their fur may appear dull, rumpled or clumped due to lack of nutrients or dehydration.
How do I know if my cat has worms or fleas?
The easiest way to tell if your cat has tapeworms is to look at its feces, around its anus and in bedding. Usually tapeworms come out of your cat's anus while it is sleeping or relaxed. If you see small white worms or what look like grains of rice or sesame seeds, your cat likely has tapeworms.
Can fleas give worms to cats?
The most common way is through fleas. Tiny flea larvae can be infected with tapeworms. If your cat digests an infected flea while grooming herself, that flea can transmit a tiny tapeworm into your cat and grow into a full-sized adult worm. Cats can also get tapeworms by eating small animals like squirrels and mice.
How can you tell if your cat has worms?
Common signs of worms in cats include:1Vomiting (sometimes with worms in the vomit)2Diarrhea (with or without blood)3Tarry feces.4Weight loss.5Distended abdomen.6Skin lesions.7Generally poor body condition and a dull coat.How to Get Rid of Worms in Cats - PetMD
Should I deworm my cat if they have fleas?
Because a cat can contract worms due to infected flea eggs, it is important to treat your cat against fleas (preventively) on a regular basis in addition to deworming. If you fail to do so, fleas and worms will keep facilitating each other which leaves your cat exposed to both parasites.
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