The most common types of worms in cats are: Roundworms. Hookworms. Tapeworms. Whipworms.
What do parasites on a cat look like?
These parasites can be wormlike or one-celled protozoan organisms. 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.
What kind of parasite does my cat have?
There are several types of internal parasites that cause problems in cats. These include roundworms, such as Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina; heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis); tapeworms, such as Dipylidium caninum, Taenia species, and Echinococcus species; and hookworms, such as Ancylostoma species.
What do worms that infect cats look like?
Roundworm: These are the most common intestinal parasites found in cats; they're also visible to the naked eye. Roundworms measure anywhere between three to five inches long and look like spaghetti noodles. They steal nutrients from the food your cat ingests.
Can cats have worms on their skin?
Cats can become infected by drinking contaminated water or eating an infected animal, such as a frog. Signs of worm infestation include snake-like, swollen tracks under the skin and crater-like red ulcers on the skin's surface. Treatment requires careful extraction of the worm by a veterinarian.
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