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<\/a><\/p>\nTypes of Gastrointestinal Worms<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAs mentioned, the above six types of gastrointestinal worms can be very fatal if not treated properly. Let us take a closer look at all of them.<\/p>\n
#1. Heartworm<\/strong><\/h3>\nHeartworm disease is one of the most deadly diseases that can affect your cat. These parasites are mainly transmitted by mosquitoes and once they mature, they live and breed in the heart and blood vessels of the lungs.<\/p>\n
Size<\/strong> \u2013 Heartworm can be close to 30cms in length.<\/p>\nTreatment<\/strong> – Heartworm is close to impossible to treat but they can be prevented through heartworm preventatives.<\/p>\n#2. Hookworm<\/strong><\/h3>\nThese horrible parasites live in and around the cat\u2019s digestive system. They attach themselves to the lining of the intestinal wall and feeds on the blood and tissue areas.<\/p>\n
Size<\/strong> \u2013 Male hookworms are 5 to 9mm long while female ones are approximately 1 cm in length.<\/p>\nTreatment<\/strong> \u2013 Hookworm can be treated with the help of dewormers such as Popantel, Exelpet Allwormer, Triworm-C De-wormer and more.<\/p>\n#3. Lungworm<\/strong><\/h3>\nThese hair-shaped worms occur when the larvae migrate from the intestine to the lungs via bloodstreams and over time develop into adult worms that lay eggs in the cat\u2019s lungs. Lungworms are infested when cats slugs or snails or preys who have the larval stage of the worm. Feline lungworm is the most common type that affects cats.<\/p>\n
Size<\/strong> \u2013 Their sizes range from 1 to 4cms.<\/p>\nTreatment<\/strong> \u2013 De-wormers or antibiotics are an effective way to treat lungworms<\/strong><\/a>. Consult a vet for proper treatment.<\/p>\n#4. Roundworm<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey are the most common type of intestinal worms affecting cats. These worms are found in excessively large numbers and can lead to discomforts, abdominal pain\/swelling, colic, and stomach issues.<\/p>\n
Size<\/strong> \u2013 These worms are about 8 to 15cms in length.<\/p>\nTreatment<\/strong> \u2013 The best way to treat roundworms is by opting for de-wormers. Antezole Paste or Liquid, Cazitel tablets, Exelpet Allwormer, and Popantel are some of the de-wormers that cure and prevent roundworms in cats<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n#5. Tapeworm<\/strong><\/h3>\nThese are segmented flatworms that usually reside in the small intestine. They reproduce by clinging onto the gut and pass out with the feces. Tapeworms are generally found in cats that are infested with fleas.<\/p>\n
Size<\/strong> \u2013 Tapeworms are generally 20cms long.<\/p>\nTreatment<\/strong> \u2013 Treating tapeworms aren\u2019t that hard at all especially when you have the luxury to choose from various de-wormers like Exelpet allwormer<\/strong><\/a>, Popantel, Panacur Granules, Triworm-C De-wormer, Cazitel tablets, Mediworm, etc.<\/p>\n
Heartworm disease is one of the most deadly diseases that can affect your cat. These parasites are mainly transmitted by mosquitoes and once they mature, they live and breed in the heart and blood vessels of the lungs.<\/p>\n
Size<\/strong> \u2013 Heartworm can be close to 30cms in length.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong> – Heartworm is close to impossible to treat but they can be prevented through heartworm preventatives.<\/p>\n These horrible parasites live in and around the cat\u2019s digestive system. They attach themselves to the lining of the intestinal wall and feeds on the blood and tissue areas.<\/p>\n Size<\/strong> \u2013 Male hookworms are 5 to 9mm long while female ones are approximately 1 cm in length.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong> \u2013 Hookworm can be treated with the help of dewormers such as Popantel, Exelpet Allwormer, Triworm-C De-wormer and more.<\/p>\n These hair-shaped worms occur when the larvae migrate from the intestine to the lungs via bloodstreams and over time develop into adult worms that lay eggs in the cat\u2019s lungs. Lungworms are infested when cats slugs or snails or preys who have the larval stage of the worm. Feline lungworm is the most common type that affects cats.<\/p>\n Size<\/strong> \u2013 Their sizes range from 1 to 4cms.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong> \u2013 De-wormers or antibiotics are an effective way to treat lungworms<\/strong><\/a>. Consult a vet for proper treatment.<\/p>\n They are the most common type of intestinal worms affecting cats. These worms are found in excessively large numbers and can lead to discomforts, abdominal pain\/swelling, colic, and stomach issues.<\/p>\n Size<\/strong> \u2013 These worms are about 8 to 15cms in length.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong> \u2013 The best way to treat roundworms is by opting for de-wormers. Antezole Paste or Liquid, Cazitel tablets, Exelpet Allwormer, and Popantel are some of the de-wormers that cure and prevent roundworms in cats<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n These are segmented flatworms that usually reside in the small intestine. They reproduce by clinging onto the gut and pass out with the feces. Tapeworms are generally found in cats that are infested with fleas.<\/p>\n Size<\/strong> \u2013 Tapeworms are generally 20cms long.<\/p>\n Treatment<\/strong> \u2013 Treating tapeworms aren\u2019t that hard at all especially when you have the luxury to choose from various de-wormers like Exelpet allwormer<\/strong><\/a>, Popantel, Panacur Granules, Triworm-C De-wormer, Cazitel tablets, Mediworm, etc.<\/p>\n#2. Hookworm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#3. Lungworm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#4. Roundworm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#5. Tapeworm<\/strong><\/h3>\n