If you notice spaghetti-like strands in your cat's vomit, be sure to call your vet immediately. If you also have children, it is a good idea to have their pediatrician check them for signs of roundworms as well.
Why did my cat throw up a roundworm?
Cats can get roundworms by eating wild animals as well as from feces or a contaminated environment. Most cats are infected with roundworms at some point in their life. They often show no symptoms. If your cat suffers weight loss, dull hair, and a potbellied appearance, it may have a major roundworm infection.
What happens if I get roundworms 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.
How long does it take for roundworms to leave a cat?
Usually, after you give your cat a dewormer, the worms will be gone in 2 to 3 days. Sometimes it may take a second deworming a few weeks later for all the worms to be gone. Cats are known for keeping themselves clean. This means that they can reinfect themselves with parasites.
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