Roundworms (Toxascaris leonina and Toxocara cati) are the most common intestinal parasite of cats, with an estimated prevalence of 25% to 75%, and often higher in kittens.
What are common cat parasites?
The most common types of parasites found in cats include fleas, ticks, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. If you have an indoor cat, it's generally safe to assume that they'll have less trouble with parasites than outdoor cats.
How can you tell if a cat has a parasite?
They usually cause fairly nonspecific symptoms, such as a dull coat, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, mucousy or bloody feces, loss of appetite, pale mucous membranes, or a potbellied appearance.
Are parasites common in indoor cats?
Internal Parasites Common in kittens and young adult cats. Cats can acquire roundworms via several routes, so even indoor cats are at risk. Kittens commonly acquire roundworms from their mother, so all kittens should be treated for this parasite.
How do indoor cats get parasites?
Infestation depends on the type of worm, but most often, cats get worms by coming into contact with fleas, eggs or infected particles in feces. Fleas are carriers for tapeworm eggs. If a flea jumps onto your cat, they could accidentally ingest the flea by grooming or scratching.
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