Tapeworms are the most common intestinal parasites in cats. Tapeworms are flat dorsally and ventrally and have a milky white opaque band shape. Cats are more susceptible to infection than dogs and are not
By age. What are the symptoms of tapeworm infection in cats?
1. Worms in vomit or feces
Cats infected with tapeworms will develop symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting, so there will be tapeworms in the vomit or feces.
2. Found "sesame"-like particles falling from the cat's butt and body
Tapeworms contain eggs in hundreds of segments. After the tapeworm matures into a cat, the "sesame"-like segments will fall off and be carried with the feces
discharge.
3. Often lick the hind legs and buttocks and rub the ground
The worms may be excreted in the feces or crawl out of the anus on their own. The process may cause itching, causing the cat to lick its hind legs or buttocks to relieve the itching.
4. Cat diarrhea and constipation
Tapeworms feed on nutrients absorbed from the cat's intestines and may cause diarrhea or constipation.
5. Weight loss
It's possible that parasites are absorbing nutrients, causing the cat itself to not get enough nutrients.
5. Loss of appetite
Some cats may also suffer from anorexia
6. Malnutrition and dry hair
Nutrients are absorbed by the worms, and in the long run, the cat may suffer from anemia or malnutrition.
If you find that your furry child has the above symptoms, you must deal with it immediately. Even if the symptoms improve, it is best to take it to a veterinarian for examination!
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