While your cat can host any number of cat parasites, the two most common types of cat worms are roundworms and tapeworms. And just in case you’re wondering, the details of this article probably would not make good dinner conversation!

Roundworm cat worms are most common in kittens. Kittens contract roundworms through their mother’s milk; the mother usually becomes contaminated with these cat worms via contaminated soil.

Kittens with roundworms usually have enlarged pot bellies. Roundworms look like cooked spaghetti and can appear in vomit or poo. Sorry for that detailed description, but it’s all part of being a responsible kitty caregiver, right?

Most kittens are born with roundworm cat parasites. All kittens should get a vet checkup to see if deworming medication is necessary. Oftentimes kittens need to take deworming medication for several months to get rid of cat parasites.

Tapeworm cat parasites are most common in adult cats. The cat ingests a flea while grooming; the flea has a tapeworm inside it. Outdoor cats may contract these cat parasites by eating raw flesh from prey such as small animals or fish.

OK, if you thought the roundworm description was gross, brace yourself for the tapeworm description! Tapeworm cat parasites are approximately one-fourth inch long. You may see them moving about in the fur surrounding your cat’s anus. You may also see what looks like dried up grains of rice in areas where your cat sleeps; these are dead tapeworms.

You can uncover your eyes now-the scary part’s over!

Tapeworm cat worms also signify that your kitty has a flea infestation. So when you visit the vet, you’ll probably need a deworming medication to get rid of the cat parasites and a flea medication to stop the cycle.

You should probably think twice about purchasing readily available medication from pet stores that treats cat worms. There are several cases of cat fatalities caused by these over-the-counter remedies to treat cat parasites. It’s better to err on the side of caution and obtain all medications for cat worms and fleas from your vet.

Talk to your vet about using natural remedies to cure cat parasites. They are a lot easier on her system. These herbal treatments have been used for centuries in humans and animal husbandry.

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