Tapeworm Symptoms in Cats Vomiting (due to adult tapeworms becoming detached from the small intestinal wall and migrating to the stomach) Diarrhea. Weight loss. Poor appetite. 20 мар. 2020 г.
How do cats act if they have tapeworms?
Cats may bite or lick their anus, or drag their hindquarters across the floor. Keep in mind that a tapeworm infection is often asymptomatic and, contrary to popular belief, rarely a cause of weight loss in cats. If you notice tapeworms, take your cat to the vet for an evaluation.
How do you tell if a cat has a tapeworm?
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.
What happens if tapeworms go untreated in cats?
If left untreated, tapeworms can cause intestinal inflammation and secondary health issues. Older cats and kittens are especially susceptible to the adverse effects of intestinal parasites. In extreme cases, kittens may develop intestinal obstructions from adult tapeworms.
Do tapeworms make cats hungry?
Because tapeworms feed on the nutrients passed in the small intestine, your cat may seem more hungry than usual as she is unwittingly sharing her meals with a nasty intestinal parasite. If the infestation lasts long enough, your cat might even lose weight.
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