Roundworms In Cats - How To Diagnose & TreatRoundworms are the most common intestinal parasites. In small amounts, roundworms are not particularly harmful to mature cats, but a large number of them may cause life-threatening problems for kittens and debilitated senior cats. Can they be seen by the human eye? Yes, roundworms can be seen in the feces or vomit of a cat. What do they look like? Roundworms literally look like pieces of spaghetti. How are they transmitted? They can be transmitted by eating any animal that is infected – The most common hosts for roundworms are rodents, birds, earthworms, cockroaches and beetles. Through grooming – Consuming infective worm eggs from soil in the environment. They can also be transmitted to kittens during birth and through nursing if the mother is infected. Symptoms A pot-bellied appearance, diarrhea, vomiting, dull hair and fur, and poor growth in kittens. Can they be transmitted to people? Yes, a human can ingest the eggs. The larvae can migrate through the liver, lungs and the brain – and cause serious damage to the organs. Fever, weight loss, decreased appetite, and even asthma or pneumonia can develop. To prevent, make sure your cat is dewormed regularly and you practice proper hygiene. (Wash your hands after handling your cat, especially after cleaning the litter box) You can get discounted prescription deworming medicine at 1800petmeds.com, but even if you order online – you should consult with your veterinarian for the proper dosage and length of treatment for your cat. (Or you can try Parasite Dr., a product specifically formulated for the healthy and effective expulsion of internal parasites such as roundworm, heartworm and tape worm. It's completely natural so you don't get the unwanted side effects sometimes associated with synthetic parasite medication.
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