{"id":837,"date":"2016-09-27T09:43:41","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T09:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/?p=837"},"modified":"2024-02-06T05:23:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T05:23:04","slug":"is-your-cat-throwing-up-worms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/is-your-cat-throwing-up-worms\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Cat Throwing Up Worms?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/cat-wormers-treatment-2.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=Is-Your-Cat-Throwing-Up-Worms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PCS-Cat-Worms.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Worms\" class=\"wp-image-845\" srcset=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PCS-Cat-Worms.jpg 750w, http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PCS-Cat-Worms-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Have you seen worms in your cat\u2019s poo or is she throwing up worms, then definitely she has been infected with roundworms. Whenever felines get worms, the biggest challenge is to treat them before the other pets get infected and perhaps even your family.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Roundworms are the most common parasites next to flea and tick that infect dogs as well as cats. Pets can easily get infected from these worms as the roundworm eggs and larvae are found in the following places. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Feces<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Vomit<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Dirt<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Kitty litter<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">A mother\u2019s cat milk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs &amp; Treatment for Roundworm Infection in Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Normally, felines get infected through numerous ways. The most common is picking it up from their mothers and the others are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Cats can ingest worm ova when they use infested kitty litter and then cleans their paws while grooming. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Eating rodents with infested roundworms is another way to get infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Biting and ingesting fleas can also lead to roundworm infestations. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\"><b>Signs of Roundworm Infestation<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"219\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/roundworms-in-pets.jpg\" alt=\"Roundworms in Pets\" class=\"wp-image-840\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Roundworms usually stay in intestinal tract of your pet and are generally between three and five inches long. These are very common parasites and they can be identified by their white to cream-colored, thread-like bodies. Along with throwing up the worms, there are other signs that display about the infestation in your kitty. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Sluggish behavior<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Increase in appetite<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Lack of self-grooming <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\"><b>Roundworm Treatment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">In lack of treatment, usually pet\u2019s condition deteriorates. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the infestation once it is surfaced. Treating roundworms is not tough. It is as easy as giving your pet a pill. There are numerous medications available that help in treating roundworm infection in cats. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\"><b>Some of the effective treatments are<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/popantel-for-cats\/wormers-treatment-119.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=Is-Your-Cat-Throwing-Up-Worms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Popantel <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/exelpet-allwormer-for-cats\/wormers-treatment-326.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=Is-Your-Cat-Throwing-Up-Worms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Exelpet<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Drontal <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Revolution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\"><b>How to Dose Your Cat?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">For some pet parents, it may be difficult to administer the pill but not impossible. Follow the below steps to give the pill to your cat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Hold the cat firmly but not too tightly in your lap. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Gently tilt her head backwards and open the jaw with your forefinger.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Place the pill as far back on her tongue as you can. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Holding her mouth closed, make her head move to the normal position.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Carefully stroke her throat downward until she swallows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">In case, your pet is fussy about taking the pill, consult your vet for guidelines. For any other instructions about administration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/cat-wormers-treatment-2.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=Is-Your-Cat-Throwing-Up-Worms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worming tablets<\/a>, your vet can be of great aid. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Usually, worm infestations take a great toil on the health of felines. Therefore, it is crucial to protect your feline friend from roundworm infection following various preventive measures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Keep your backyard and lawn clean and free from pet feces.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Do not allow your pet to hunt.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Keep separate litter box for each cat in a household of many cats.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Take your pet for regular health checkups. <\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Keep your pets and household free from flea infestation.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Follow your veterinarian\u2019s instructions carefully.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;\">Roundworms when not treated in pets can infect humans too and can cause serious side effects. 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