How to treat your cat Clean up your cat's stool promptly, at least daily. Keep your cat's living environment clean. Avoid contact between your cat and other unknown cats and their stool. Administer cat dewormer on a regular schedule. Visit the vet if worms persist.
How can you get rid of worms in a cat?
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.
Can I deworm my cat myself?
There's truly no home remedy to treat worms in cats. Worms, which include both intestinal and lung parasites, can be treated at home but only using medications prescribed by your vet. If you suspect your cat might have worms, take him in for an examination as soon as possible.
Can I get worms from my cat?
Roundworms can cause disease in humans if we unknowingly eat the microscopic eggs that infected cats and dogs shed in their feces. If stools are not picked up by owners, any parasite eggs present will disperse in grass and soil as the stool decays.
Can a cat 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.
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