Kittens can easily contract worms, and when they do, they can be more severely affected by infections than adult cats. If left untreated, worms can cause weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss and a range of other health issues that can negatively impact kittens' growth.
Can kittens survive with worms?
Because worms are parasites that feed on your cat's nutrients and, in some cases their blood, cats can develop a host of health problems, such as anaemia. In severe cases of worm infestations, they can block the intestines, causing very serious health issues. In rare cases, worms can be fatal, especially for kittens.
What do I do if my kitten has worms?
The best way to treat worms in cats is with deworming medication, to kill both the larvae and adult worms within your cat's intestines. In many cases, dewormers may be given in multiple doses to interrupt the life cycle of the intestinal parasite.
How long does it take to get rid of worms in kittens?
The treatment of choice for protozoal organisms is an oral drug called fenbendazole, also known as panacur, for 7 days. Round worms and hook worms are both treated by a couple of doses of a different liquid, oral dewormer called pyrantel pamoate.
How common is it for kittens to have worms?
Roundworms are extremely common in kittens, and as kittens can be infected from the mother's milk it should be assumed that all kittens are infected and worming should be started at a young age.
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