When you have new kittens or see something abnormal in your cat’s stools, it is possible that your feline friend has a worm infestation. The most common worms that infect cats are tapeworms and roundworms. You can spot tapeworms easily in your cat’s fecal matter. Once you know if your cat has worms and what type they have, you can choose a dewormer for cats to rid the animal of the parasitic infestation. If you are unsure about which product to use or whether you need an over-the-counter medication or a prescription, consult your veterinarian for advice or assistance.
Tapeworms are long flat worms made up of multiple sections. You can see this type of worm moving around in your cat’s rectum. These are sections that have broken off from the adult tapeworm. When these tapeworm segments are dead, they resemble dry rice or sesame seeds and can be found lying where your cat sleeps. There are two types of tapeworms, ones that are ingested from eating fleas and ones that are ingested from eating infected rodents. The best way to keep your cat tapeworm free is to keep them flea free and not allow them to eat rodents. Once they are infected, a dewormer for cats must be used to clear up the infestation.
The most common parasites are roundworms. They are generally 2 to 4 inches long and look like spaghetti. You can spot these in a cat’s vomit or feces. There are two types of roundworms as well. One type is transferred from infected cat or rodent feces. The other type is passed from mother to kitten in the breast milk. Wear gloves when cleaning up stool from a cat that passes roundworms because they can be passed to a human through the fecal matter. Roundworms require a dewormer for cats to eliminate the infection.
You can prevent your older cat from getting roundworms by not allowing them to hunt birds or rodents and keep them separated from kittens and their feces. Strays cats and their feces can also be a source of roundworm infestations. Keeping a cat indoors is a good way to prevent your pet from hunting and coming into contact with fecal matter infected with roundworms. However, if you take these measures and your cat does become infested with parasitic worms, your vet can recommend a dewormer for cats to clear up the condition.
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