How Do Cats Get Worms? Cats most commonly contract worms after coming into contact with parasite eggs or infected feces. A cat may walk through an area with eggs or infected feces, and since cats are often such fastidious groomers, they will then ingest the eggs or fecal particles as they clean their fur and feet. 3 нояб. 2020 г.
Why does my cat suddenly have worms?
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.
Is it common for kittens to have worms?
Roundworms are extremely common in kittens, and as kittens can be infected from the mother's milk it should be assumed that all kittens are infected and worming should be started at a young age.
What do I do if my new kitten has 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.
Can an indoor kitten get worms?
Yes they sure can! Cats (indoor or outdoor) being the hunters that they are, require frequent deworming throughout the year. So how do indoor cats get infected with worms? Indoor cats will hunt just about anything in your home.
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