{"id":4210,"date":"2022-12-08T12:12:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/?p=4210"},"modified":"2022-12-10T06:28:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T06:28:21","slug":"worms-in-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/worms-in-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Worms in Cats &#038; How to Treat Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your cat worm-free is one of the most important aspects of cat parenting. Worms in cats are mostly gastrointestinal parasites that usually live in the digestive system of your cat and cause serious health problems. However, there are other types of worms too, like heartworm and ringworm, which are not gastrointestinal worms.<\/p>\n<p>To recognize and treat worms in cats at an early stage, we recommend cat parents become familiar with the symptoms, treatments, and <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/blog\/deworming-treatments-for-dogs-and-cats\/?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>prevention of worms<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in cats.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4227 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1.jpg 800w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1-768x384.jpg 768w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1-170x85.jpg 170w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1-370x185.jpg 370w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CVE-worms-in-cats1-780x390.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Symptoms of Worms in Cats<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy-looking cats may also be carrying worms, so it\u2019s essential to be cautious of these gross creatures. The most obvious <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/blog\/best-parasite-treatments-for-cats-dogs\/?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symptoms of worms<\/a><\/span><\/strong> in cats is the visible presence of worms in your cat\u2019s feces or around its anus and tail.<\/p>\n<p>You might also notice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Bloated stomach<\/li>\n<li>Dull coat<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy<\/li>\n<li>Skin lesions<\/li>\n<li>Scooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice worms around your cat\u2019s bottom, wipe them away with damp cotton, discard them properly, and consult your veterinarian right away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/blog\/heartworm-symptoms-cat-health\/?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" class=\"medium square otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #D90D17;\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"general foundicon-star\"><\/i>Also Read : Most often seen Heartworm Symptoms in Cats<\/a>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Common Types of Worms in Cats<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Tapeworms:<\/strong><\/span> Cats get tapeworms through flea bites. They are small, white segments in the digestive system whose presence may be indicated in the feces or around the anus of the cat. To <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/blog\/heartworms-in-felines-should-cats-owner-need-to-worry-about-it\/?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prevent tapeworms<\/a><\/strong> in cats, flea prevention is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Roundworms:<\/strong><\/span> They are also gastrointestinal worms, which are mostly passed from a mother to her kittens through her milk. However, cats can also contract them by ingesting roundworm eggs or by eating roundworm-infected rodents.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Hookworms: <\/strong><\/span>The larvae of the hookworms live in the soil, and they can enter the cat\u2019s system through their paws or during grooming. They may leave lesions on the paw or from where they have penetrated, and they remain attached to the lining of the cat\u2019s gut.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Heartworms: <\/strong><\/span>Heartworms in cats are not as common as they are in dogs. However, once a cat gets heartworms, they are extremely dangerous to her health. Heartworm infection may result in heart failure or the sudden death of the cat.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Ringworm: <\/strong><\/span>Ringworm is a highly contagious fungus that affects the skin. A ringworm infection is easy to detect as it appears as patches on the skin. If you suspect ringworm infection, immediately isolate her from the other pets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/blog\/tapeworm-infection-in-cats\/?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" class=\"medium square otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #D90D17;\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"general foundicon-star\"><\/i>Also Read: Are You Worried About Your Cat\u2019s Tapeworm Infection?<\/a>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Treatment and Prevention of Worms in Cats<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice any signs of worms in cats, consult your veterinarian at the earliest. Your veterinarian will recommend deworming treatments in accordance with the type of worms found. These cat wormers come in tablet, liquid, or injection forms.<\/p>\n<p>You can also treat your cat with branded over-the-counter dewormers that are easily available in the market. Here are some recommendations from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CanadaVetExpress<\/a><\/strong> that may help in the prevention and treatment of worms:<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Milbemax Allworming Tablets<\/span><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Milbemax is one of the most trusted dewormers for cats. It effectively treats roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms in cats. Monthly administration of Milbemax also prevents heartworms in cats.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4225 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/milbemax-for-cats-for-cats-upto-2kg_03302021_035604.png\" alt=\"milbemax cats\" width=\"285\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/milbemax-for-cats-for-cats-upto-2kg_03302021_035604.png 500w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/milbemax-for-cats-for-cats-upto-2kg_03302021_035604-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/milbemax-for-cats-for-cats-upto-2kg_03302021_035604-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/milbemax-for-cats-for-cats-upto-2kg_03302021_035604-110x110.png 110w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/milbemax-for-cats-for-cats-upto-2kg_03302021_035604-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/wormers-treatment\/milbemax-for-cats\/p30.aspx?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Shop<\/span> Now<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Drontal Cat Worming Tablets<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Drontal is a vet-recommended oral treatment to deworm cats. It kills hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms in the intestinal tracts of cats and kittens and keeps them infection-free.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4222 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drontal-for-cats-upto-4kgk.png\" alt=\"drontal for cats\" width=\"499\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drontal-for-cats-upto-4kgk.png 499w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drontal-for-cats-upto-4kgk-300x150.png 300w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drontal-for-cats-upto-4kgk-170x85.png 170w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drontal-for-cats-upto-4kgk-370x185.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/wormers-treatment\/drontal-for-cats\/p70.aspx?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Now<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Antezole Liquid Wormer<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Antezole liquid effectively treats roundworm and hookworm infections in cats and kittens. This tasty liquid is easily accepted by pets, and it comes in a handy pump bottle for easy dosing.<a href=\"antezole liquid\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4223 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Antezole-Liquid-100ml.png\" alt=\"an\" width=\"179\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Antezole-Liquid-100ml.png 316w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Antezole-Liquid-100ml-190x300.png 190w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Antezole-Liquid-100ml-70x110.png 70w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Antezole-Liquid-100ml-158x250.png 158w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/antezole-liquid-oral-for-dogs-and-cats-pack-637.aspx?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Shop Now<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><em><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Panacur Oral Paste<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Panacur Oral Paste is a potent and safe\u00a0worming treatment for cats and kittens. It kills both mature and immature stages of worms, and its palatable formulation allows easy dosing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4224 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Panacur-Paste-Syr-Cat-Dog-5g.png\" alt=\"panacur paste\" width=\"499\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Panacur-Paste-Syr-Cat-Dog-5g.png 499w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Panacur-Paste-Syr-Cat-Dog-5g-300x110.png 300w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Panacur-Paste-Syr-Cat-Dog-5g-170x62.png 170w, http:\/\/canadavetexpress.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Panacur-Paste-Syr-Cat-Dog-5g-370x136.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavetexpress.com\/panacur-oral-paste-for-dogs-and-cats-pack-524.aspx?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=worms-cats\">Shop Now<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your cat worm-free is one of the most important aspects of cat parenting. Worms in cats are mostly gastrointestinal parasites that usually live in the digestive system of your cat and cause serious health problems. However, there are other types of worms too, like heartworm and ringworm, which are not gastrointestinal worms. 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