2006-09-20 11:21:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
it would certainly depend on how old your cat is, if he is a kitten he probably has worms. If he is full grown and has had fleas, he could certainly have tapeworm, if he is underweight and eats more than usual, he could have parasites. I have never heard of scooting on the carpet as a symptom of worms. Your best bet would be to have your vet do a stool check for parasites, some can only be seen microscopically.
2006-09-20 11:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Sometimes) a bloated appearance, excessive eating and drinking, excessive sleeping, scooting their butt on the floor, sometimes there's blood and/or worms in the stool, weight loss, and excessive cleaning of the anal area. The cat may present with any, all, or none of these symptoms...but usually, there's at least one. And the eyes and coat will be far from top condition since the nutrients the cat should be getting are being robbed by the parasites.
I've got to clarify on this. There are only two worms that can be seen by the human eye; tapeworms and roundworms. Tapeworm segments (which are actually small sacs filled with tapeworm eggs) can sometimes be found in the litter and/or stuck in the fur in the cat's anal area. They are small and white, resembling a grain of rice. Roundworms are much bigger. If the cat spits one up or poops one out, you'll know it; they're longer (like a spaghetti noodle) and a brownish color.
There are other worms that cannot be seen, but still cause serious problems in your cat. If you suspect worms, go to the vet and get it taken care of immediately.
2006-09-20 18:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may actually see the worms when he coughs them up or in the stool. The animal will get thinner over time even though he appears to be eating enough. Coat and eyes will be lack-luster. If you suspect worms, I would get him to the vet pronto.
2006-09-20 18:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well having big tummy, always hungry, irritated and worst having eggs and worm on the feces... if u suspect ur cat having it, bring him to the vet and request fr stool exam ti rule out if hes positive or not (having worms or not) then decide from that... gudluck, and hope everything will work fine...
2006-09-20 19:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Maria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found tape worms on my cats fur, looked like rice
2006-09-20 18:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by caz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you will see little tiny worms (white0 in the feces and there will be crusty dead worms around the anus...looks like rice kinda...
2006-09-20 18:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by rattgrrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they get skinny and may start throwing up. no matter how much u feed them they dont gain any weight cause the worms eat up all the nutrients in the food
2006-09-20 18:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by Bean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
weight loss, extreme hunger, vomiting, and check the feces for anything that looks like it's moving like a grain of rice. Best thing to do is take a stool sample into the vet and have it checked. the cost is minimal.
2006-09-20 18:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by MellyK1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Underweight, loss of appetite and you can see worms in the feces..
2006-09-20 18:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats have no symptoms at all.
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2006-09-20 18:24:05 · answer #10 · answered by windrunner023 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋