Different parasitic infections can affect your cat. Though quite a few cat worms can be curable at home, it is still advisable to take your cat to the vet. You must note that humans can also be affected by these infections when in contact with infected cats.

The following are various types of cat worms:

* Tapeworms: Dipylidium Caninum is a common type of tapeworms in cats. If infested with fleas, Cats are very apt to get tapeworms. Also cats hunting wildlife infested with tapeworm can be infested. Once they are inside the cat’s intestine, the eggs break down and grow into adult tapeworms. When inside the cat, it attaches itself to the intestine’s wall and sets out feeding on its nutrients. The tail section drops off and passes through the cat stool. These sections contain the eggs and looks like rice grains when dried.

Tapeworms cannot be treated with over-the-counter dewormers. A veterinarian visit is a must.

* Hookworms: Very thin and small worms, Hookworms attach themsevles to the wall of the cat’s intestine and suck blood. Cats contract hookworms through the ingestion of soil contaminated with hookworm eggs. Symptoms are bloody diarrhea, anemia, weakness and loss of stamina. Hookworms can be terminal, and can result to death if not timely treated.

Its diagnosed by examining stool sample of the cat.

* Roundworms: Most kittens are born with roundworm larvae in their tissues. They are transmigrated from the mothers tissues right from the time the kitten was in the mothers womb. Cats can contract roundworms by consuming infected lizards, birds and bugs or also by ingesting contaminated soil. The larvae migrates to the intestinal tracts and stay in the small intestine and evolve into adult roundworms. The eggs are passed in the cat stool and they are capable of re-infecting the kitten, other dogs or cats, if the contaminated feces are eaten.

Roundworms can be fatal. If you see symptoms like pot belly and poor growth in your kitten, then visit the vet at once.

Precautions:

* Regularly remove feces from the backyard. * Remove worm from your cat under vet oversight. * Have the cat stool examined on a regular basis in repeated cases. * Don’t combine as they are malicious and can be disastrous and don’t give any other wormer if your cat is currently under medication. * Always visit a vet if you notice any symptoms of cat worms.

You must note that all cat worms can also affect humans. And they also have high prospects of re-infecting your pet. It is highly recommended to get your cat treated by a veterinarian if you see or even suspect any type of cat worms.

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