1/20/2024 0 Comments Long flat worms in cats![]() ![]() The larvae live in the soil and penetrates through your cats skin usually through the belly or feet. They have a hook-like mouth that attaches to the walls of the small intestines and they feed on blood. Hookworms are common in the summer months. Kittens can become infected through nursing, if the mother cat was infected in pregnancy. Cats can get roundworms if they eat worm eggs from the soil in the environment or if they eat an animal such as a rodent that has worms. If infected with roundworms, your cat may experience weight loss or a "pot belly" appearance. They can be seen in a cat's vomit and stool. Adult roundworms are light brown or white and are several inches long. Roundworms are common in summer, fall and winter. ![]() Most cats will get roundworms sometime in their lives showing little or no symptoms. They live in the intestines of infected cats. Roundworms are the most common worm that cats get. Tapeworms intermediate host is the flea but your cats can also get tapeworms from eating rodents. If your cats are infected with tapeworms they may experience vomiting and diarrhea. Their appearance is similar to rice or seeds and is usually seen near the rear end of your cat, in your cats feces, or where they sleep. They consist of a head and many segments all with its own reproductive organs. Tapeworms are flat long worms that measure from 15 to 60 cm in length and attach themselves to your cats intestines. Treatment and prevention of worms is a necessary action for the health of your cat. Although these worms can be easily treated, they can also be harmful to people. Knowing their characteristics, how they affect your cat and how to prevent them will help you properly identify and treat them. There are many different kinds of worms in cats. ![]()
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