Do Fleas Cause Worms in Cats?
WouterThere are many types of worms that can infest cats. It’s important to treat your cat immediately if you suspect a worm problem. Worms can be painful and potentially life-threatening to your cat. In addition to pain, worms can also cause digestive problems and discomfort in your cat’s internal organs. Worms can be visible to the naked eye, but to make sure, your veterinarian should perform fecal testing. During this test, a sample of your cat’s stool will be placed in a solution to separate the parasite eggs.
Cats will eventually become infested with fleas. Symptoms of flea infestation include scratching and red bumps on the lower legs and ankles. To check for fleas and their faeces, you can examine your cat’s lower legs and ankles using white paper. Look for red splotches – these are digested blood.
Cats may also be infected with tapeworms, which are long, white tapeworms. They attach to the cat’s gut and digest the cat’s food. They then break off into segments that fill with worm eggs. They then pass out of the cat’s body in the feces. Humans can also contract worms, but this is rare. Infection with worms in cats can be treated with medication. However, it’s important to consult with a veterinarian if your cat is pregnant or nursing.
The first step in treating a tapeworm infection is to identify which type your cat is infected with. Cats can contract tapeworms directly from their own fleas, but it’s far more likely that they contract them through indirect contact with their pet. The other way in which a cat can get tapeworms is by getting infected from an infected dog. Cats also pick up parasites from the clothing and footwear of their companions.
