Roundworms are not particularly harmful to adult cats, but large numbers may cause life-threatening problems in kittens and debilitated older cats. In kittens, common clinical signs include a pot-bellied appearance, abdominal discomfort, depressed appetite, dull hair coat, vomiting and diarrhea, or poor growth.
How can you tell if a cat has roundworms?
Symptoms of Roundworm Infection in Cats1Vomiting or diarrhea.2Worms in stool or vomit (the worms look like pieces of spaghetti)3Decreased appetite.4Pot-bellied appearance.5Abdominal pain.6Poor growth.7Weight loss.8Dull hair coat.Roundworm Infection in Cats: How to Keep Your Cat and Family Safe
Can I catch roundworms from my cat?
Roundworms are not transmitted between people to other people. And they are not directly passed from dogs and cats to people. Affected dogs and cats shed eggs in their feces.
What color are roundworms in cats?
Adult roundworms are three to five inches long, cream-colored, and live in the cat's intestine, where they don't attach to the intestinal walls and survive by eating food ingested by the host. Adult female worms produce fertile eggs that are passed in the infected cat's feces.
How do I get rid of roundworms in my cat?
Cats infected with roundworms are typically given a deworming medication by mouth. “This will immediately start killing the worms, and you may see dead worms in the cat's poop or vomit,” Nichols says.
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