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What does it look like when cats have worms in their poop?

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With tapeworms, your cat may not have any symptoms, but you may see worm segments that look like white grains of rice in these areas: On and around the anus. Attached to the fur around the anal area and under the tail. In/on the feces in the litter box.


What do worms in cat poop look like?

Roundworms look like spaghetti and can be found in vomit and/or poop. Tapeworms are long, flat, and segmented. Whole tapeworms can be found in poop or sticking out of the rectum. Most commonly, the tapeworm segments break apart and look like pieces of rice stuck on your cat's rear end.

How can I tell if my cat is wormy?

A few of the most common signs your cat might have worms include:1Visible worm segments or whole worms in your cat's feces or around his anus.2Bloody stool/diarrhea.3Vomiting.4Unexplained weight loss (especially if hunger level is unchanged)5Bloated or especially rounded belly.6Constipation.7Constant coughing.Worms in Cats: Intestinal Parasite Infections - Petfeed - Petcube

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