Adult worms are localised in the gut of the host. In adult cats, the infection – which is called toxocariasis – is usually asymptomatic. However, massive infection in juvenile cats can be fatal. Feline roundworms are brownish-yellow to cream-colored to pink and may be up to 10 cm in length.
What does Toxocara canis look like?
canis is dioecious, having morphology distinctly different between the male and female. Male worms measure 4 to 6 cm (0.75" to 1.5"), typically smaller than female worms who measure at 6.5–15 cm (2.5" to 15"). The male's posterior end is curved ventrally and the tail is bluntly pointed.
What is the difference between Toxocara canis and Cati?
Toxocara canis infects essentially all wild and domestic canids; patent infections are more prevalent among puppies than older dogs. T. cati is found in wild and domestic felids of all ages, but patent infections are slightly more common in kittens.
Where is Toxocara cati found?
cati is found in limited areas of the cat. As J1s, they remain in the egg, in the environment outside of potential hosts. If ingested, as J2s they may be found in the stomach wall, or if they undergo further migration - in the liver, lungs, bronchi, trachea, pharynx, stomach, and small intestine.
How do cats get Toxocara cati?
Cases of adult Toxocara cati passed from children are documented, but they originate from the ingestion of worms expelled with vomit or faeces by an infected animal.
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