If you’re a cat owner, you likely know that worms are gross and can be deadly. But just how many cats are infected with worms, and what kind of worms do they have? As it turns out, cat worm disease is common in the United States and around the world. In this post we’ll discuss the prevalence of different types of worms among cats, their symptoms, which treatments work best and why those treatments might not always be necessary in some cases.
The Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook
This book is a must-have for any cat owner, especially those who have just adopted their first feline friend. It covers all of the basics of cat care in an easy-to-understand format and has detailed sections on common diseases that affect felines. The book also includes information on how to perform simple diagnostics tests at home (such as urine culture) and offers treatment options for cat worm disease and each ailment.
How to Help Your Pet Live Longer and Feel Better
- Regular veterinary care is the most important thing you can do for your cat. Your veterinarian will help keep track of your pet’s overall health, including its weight, dental health, and skin condition.
- You can help keep teeth clean with a toothbrush or finger brush purchased from a pet store. Use it often!
- A soft cloth can be used to wipe out any debris from between the teeth when you brush them. Don’t use human toothpaste–it has fluoride which isn’t good for cats (or dogs).
- If there are problems with tartar buildup or gum disease present in older cats that aren’t being treated with regular brushing, then daily medication may be prescribed by your veterinarian until they’re able to eat normally again without pain/discomfort/dry mouth etc.. This will usually involve antibiotics as well as topical solutions like chlorhexidine gluconate (“CHX”).
The Merck Veterinary Manual
The Merck Veterinary Manual is a comprehensive resource for veterinarians, providing information on drug dosages, side effects and precautions. It also includes information on cat worm disease and how to prevent it.
Here’s what you need to know about treating this condition:
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has published an excellent article on feline roundworm disease. This article is a good resource for anyone who wants to learn more about roundworms in cats, including how they’re transmitted and what symptoms they cause.
Veterinary Information Network (VIN).
- VIN is a forum where veterinarians can exchange information and resources.
- You can ask questions about your pet’s health on VIN’s website, which will be answered by veterinary professionals.
- This is a free service for pet owners and veterinarians alike!
Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
You might think that your cat’s worms are no big deal. After all, they’re just tiny little creatures that live inside him or her and only come out to party when the cat poops. But these parasites can cause serious problems for both humans and cats.
The most common cat worm disease is called Toxoplasma gondii (or Toxo), which lives in their intestines and spreads through contact with infected feces or urine. People who have been exposed to this parasite may experience fever, muscle aches, confusion and loss of coordination–and if you’re pregnant it can cause birth defects in your child! The CDC recommends testing for Toxo if you have recently had a miscarriage or stillbirth; if you’ve recently moved from another country where there is more risk of contracting this disease; or if you work with lab rats or other animals that carry the parasite (like dogs).
Conclusion
We hope that you have found this article to be informative and helpful. We understand that you want the best for your pet, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to turn for reliable information on how best to care for them. This is why we’ve compiled all of these resources here so they are easy for everyone to access!