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Your cat can be affected by various parasitic infections. Although only a few cat worms can be cured at home, it is still recommended that you take your cat to the veterinarian. In case of contact with infected cats, humans can also be affected by these infections.

Types of cat worms:

* Tapeworms: A common type of tapeworms in cats is Dipylidium Caninum. Cats infested with fleas are very liable to get tapeworms. Also cats hunting wildlife infested with tapeworm can be infested. Once the eggs are inside the cats intestine, they break down and mature into adult tapeworms. Then it attaches itself to the wall of the intestine and starts feeding on its nutrients. Then the tail segment fall off and goes through the cat stool. These sections contain the eggs and looks like rice grains when dried.

It must be noted that Tapeworms is irremediable with treatment without vet’s prescription. A veterinarian visit is a must.

* Hookworms: these are very thin and small worms which attach themselves to the wall of the cats intestine and suck blood. Cats infest hookworms through the ingestion of soil fouled with hookworm eggs. Symptoms are bloody diarrhea, anemia, weakness and loss of stamina. Hookworms can be disastrous, and can cause death if not remedied in a timely fashion.

Its cause is identified by studying stool sample of the cat.

* Roundworms: Most kittens are born with roundworm larvae in their tissues. They are migrated from the mothers tissues right from the time the kitten was in the mothers womb. Cats can contract roundworms by eating on infected lizards, birds and bugs or also by ingesting fouled soil. The larvae migrates to the intestinal pathways and remain in the small intestine and turn 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 fouled feces are eaten.

Roundworms can be deadly. If you see symptoms like pot belly and poor growth in your kitten, then visit the vet right away.

Precautions:

* Remove feces from the backyard on a regular basis. * De-worm your cat under vet supervision. * Have the cat stool probed on a regular basis in recurring cases. * Don’t mix as they are deadly and can be fatal and don’t give any other wormer if your cat is presently under medication. * Regularly visit a veterinarian if you notice any symptoms of cat worms.

All cat worms can affect humans as well. 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 kind of cat worms.

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