Should I wash my sheets if my cat has worms?

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Created: 2022-04-11 00:18:09

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These segments can cause infections on their own and can also lay eggs, resulting in new tapeworms. In any case, these must be cleaned and disposed of as quickly as possible. If your pet has been diagnosed with tapeworms, you must clean every area that they may have touched, whether you saw it or not.

Do I need to wash everything if my cat has worms?

Many people assume they only need to clean the surfaces that their cat has directly vomited or pooped on. However, you need to wipe all of the hard surfaces in your home after your kitty has had a worm infestation.

Can I get tapeworms from sleeping with my cat?

Yes, you can get worms from your cat including hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms.

Can tapeworms live on bedding?

These white parasites can be found around dog feces, in a cat's litter box or even on sofas and pet bedding. Tapeworms can look similar to little grains of rice or longer spaghetti-like segments.

How do you clean your house when your cat has tapeworms?

Steam the carpets, curtains, drapes, furniture, rugs, and every other area that you vacuumed. The heat and moisture will kill the adult tapeworms (and fleas, too, if there are any) and will destroy the eggs. Surfaces like wall cracks and furniture gaps can't be cleaned well with a vacuum or steam cleaner.

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