Cats may contract hookworms via drinking water infested with the larvae; ingestion of animals/rodents infected with hookworms; or larval penetration of the skin, usually through the feet when walking on infected soil, sand, or litter. Kittens can become infected when drinking their mother's milk.
How do you prevent hookworms in cats?
Keeping cats indoors will reduce the risk of infection. Several heartworm medications also treat hookworms so if your cat is receiving a heartworm preventive, this may help reduce the risk of hookworm infection. Consult your veterinarian for safe and effective prevention and treatment options.
Why does my cat get worms all the time?
Why do cats get worms? Cats can pick up worms from a variety of sources, from their mother's milk as kittens, from eating prey such as birds or mice, from having fleas which carry worm larvae, and in the case of lungworm, from contact with slugs or snails.
What to do if your cat keeps getting worms?
Worms in cats are often treated with prescription medication that is available through your veterinarian and administered according to the type of worms diagnosed. However, there are also several over the counter medications and dewormers available which are often recommended by veterinarians.
How do you prevent hookworm reinfection?
Preventing Hookworm Infection1Wear shoes outside.2Avoid skin contact with soil that may be contaminated.3Avoid eating food that could be contaminated.4Avoid skin contact with dog poop (especially in parks, where you can't know if other people's pets have hookworm).
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