I'm looking for an answer to this question, too. I've taken in a female cat and she does indeed have tapeworms, but she also hasn't gone into heat since I started feeding her outside in December. She used to come around all the time crying to my indoor male cats, so that's how I know. We haven't gotten her dewormed yet, as we don't know if the deworming treatments could harm the kittens. Her belly is firm, and I can't feel any lumps in it. She only has three nipples that MIGHT be ready for kittens, but they aren't engorged at all, just a little crusty and longer.
If anyone could help WITHOUT saying "Go to the vet," I'd appreciate it.
Not sure on this, however worms can present health risks such as anemia and being lethargic among others. The needed anesthesia could intensify these or complicate things further. Best bet is to rid the cat of worms first.
usually worms make a cat eat like crazy but still lose weight.
The best way to prevent weevil worms in your cat, is to talk with your vet. He will be able to offer medications.
Yes, live worms can come out of your cat if they are infected with parasites like roundworms, tapeworms, or hookworms. It is important to take your cat to the vet for deworming treatment to eliminate the parasites and prevent re-infestation. Regular veterinary check-ups and preventive treatments are key in maintaining your cat's health.
ALL cat feces (or any feces of all species) has an odor, but if a cat's feces has an especially putrid odor, along with possibly being loose, it is possible that the cat has coccidiosis. Which is caused by a protozoan parasite. Kittens have died from lack of treatment for coccidia.
Yes, it is possible for a female cat to get contracted with worms while pregnant. From what I know, de-wormers are usually not advised for pregnant cats as they may cause birth defects. You can consult with a vet if you are worried about your pregnant cat having worms. Worms can sometimes be dangerous to the kittens if they travel through the mother's milk.
Not sure on this, however worms can present health risks such as anemia and being lethargic among others. The needed anesthesia could intensify these or complicate things further. Best bet is to rid the cat of worms first.
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.
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.
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You can tell if your cat has worms by looking for symptoms like 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.
To check if your cat has worms, look for symptoms like weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and a bloated belly. You can also check your cat's feces for signs of worms, such as small white segments. It's important to take your cat to the vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment if you suspect they have worms.