your cat may be scooting to itch like dogs do.
Your cat may be scooting his butt on the carpet due to irritation or discomfort in the anal area. This could be caused by issues such as blocked anal glands, parasites, or inflammation. It's best to have your cat examined by a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.
It's a possibility, but some cats may just have an itchy behind. My cat Molly does it on occasion and she doesn't have worms. Also, if they go to the bathroom sometimes they may have a 'hanger' back there and they want to get it off. If your cat is constantly doing this then take a sample of their feces into the vets to see if it is worms.
See a veterinarian.
If you cat has worms, then they have more than one worm. There is not set amount of worms that animals get when they have them.
A cat with worms can infect a cat that doesn't have worms, so it's best to give both cats (after discussing it with your vet) the worm capsules.
Drain their anal glands {sacs}, and that should solve the problem. If not, I would treat him/her for worms.
Yes the cat may give the human worms
If a cat's belly is hard and round, it probably has some type of worms.
No, I have never found worms in my cat's water bowl.
No, I have not noticed any worms in your cat's water recently.
You can tell if your cat has worms by looking for symptoms such as weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and a bloated belly. You may also see worms in your cat's feces or around their bottom. It's important to take your cat to the vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment if you suspect they have worms.
If you found this in your cat's feces or vomit, then it probably is a worm. The worms I have seen fit the description of small and white. It was most likely dead by the time you found it. The best thing to do in this situation would be to take your cat to the veterinarian and describe to him/her what you saw. The veterinarian will be able to diagnose for sure if your cat has worms, and what type. He/she can then prescribe a treatment. In the meantime, make sure your cat is getting plenty of food and water. Since worms live in your cat's stomach, this can help the cat to pass them and ensure it does not become dehydrated.