I have a new kitten. We just discovered he has worms. I leave on vacation for 3 weeks in Vietnam tomorrow. I heard humans can get worms from their cats. I don't have time to go to a doctor or anything (my bf will take the cat to the vet while I'm gone.) What should I do? Any suggestions?
2006-07-29 23:14:12 · 11 answers · asked by chigaimasu 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
worms in the cats droppings
2006-07-29 23:44:03 · update #1
To protect you own health, do not touch the worms or the cat poop because some worms can be transmitted to humans. See your doctor as soon as convenient and get a clean bill-of-health.
Your b/f taking the kitten to the vet is a good idea and it will be tested and given a dose of dewormer if needed. Worms GET WORSE, not better with time and can/will eventually harm the health of an infested animal if not treated.
2006-07-29 23:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine25 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Been in your shoes a couple of months ago.
First of all, the probability of contracting the worm from a cat is tiny. The cat probably got it from a human some how, most probably through shoe dirt.
Worms are common in cats, especially persian cats so do not worry it is normal and with the proper medication, the cat should be wormless in a few weeks.
You probably don't have a worm infection, but just in case take a hot bath and study your skin carefully. Once your skin is moist you will be able to identify any infections as it becomes smoother.
If you find any spooky looking skin infections or abnormal skin inflamation, then I strongly suggest your visit a doctor. Medications for humans is much easier and fast, it will be gone in no time.
2006-07-29 23:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by fozio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to the chemist or there will be one at the airport and you can buy really cheap worming tablets that are chewable, flavoured, anything. they'll get rid of any worms if you do havee them. if you have an itchy but then you probably do. good luck and congrats on the new kitten. hav fun in Vietnam
2006-07-29 23:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by elmo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good hand washing. I have had cats that had worms in the past. Just get the worm medicine from the vet and use it. Parasites are particular to the species they inhabit so I don't think you can get worms from your cat, but do use good hand washing.
2006-07-29 23:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some anti-worm tablets. You can get something that you just need to take once every three months (Vermox single dose) - my dog had worms too, and I didn't want to be bogged down by having to go on a pill-taking routine so I got that.
2006-07-29 23:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by ZahirJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need medication for the kitten or it will die. People usually know they have worms, they show up when you go to the bathroom, but you didn't get them from your kitten.
2006-07-29 23:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it became the size of a grain of rice this is tapeworm whether this is huge and skinny, it ought to be something from around, hook or whip malicious program all look the comparable and can be pointed out via their eggs. be optimistic to take a fecal pattern out of your dogs and one from the cats field besides to be checked. Even indoor animals can get worms. Your dogs can deliver the eggs in on his ft or you could on your shoes. Tapeworms are transmitted via fleas so whether this is tape they ought to be flea taken care of besides.
2016-11-03 07:23:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a fishing pole and use them to catch dinner.
2006-07-29 23:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by John D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the nearest clinic or hospital and get checked out.
2006-07-29 23:18:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a stool analysis.
2006-07-29 23:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by Hanan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋