I have an indoor cat and just found live small maggot-like worms feeding on a deposit in his litter box and some fungus like spores on other deposits. I have never seen this in 30 years of owning cats. Any clues what this is? Oh yes - I live if far east Asia now.
2006-09-30 05:39:13 · 17 answers · asked by kittylove 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
it could be that flies have just laid eggs in the tray and they have turned into maggots but you should try and clean the tray out everyday if they continue living in there
2006-09-30 05:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to the vet for an examination, he probably has worms or a parasite in his stool. The vet will treat him.
Meanwhile, replace and move the litter box to another location and use fresh litter from a new bag.
Spray the area the cat sleeps and the litter box area with an insecticide you can get from the vet.
Wisk you the best of Luck
2006-09-30 12:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by ruth m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take him to the vets straight away!
I found the same in my rabbits hutch and the vet told me that if the animal is wet in the anal area a fly may lay its eggs there resulting in a maggot infestation.
The maggots feed off your pet and will carry on feeding until the animal is dead.
If you take your cat to the vets early enough, there is very good treatment and she will be fine.
Of course this may not be the case, it could just be worms and these can be easily removed with worming tablets, but I would definetly take her to the vets.
Hope the little darling's alright :-( xxxx
2006-09-30 12:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Gemma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there your cat may have worms or you may not be changing and cleaning his litter tray out enough,as where you are living gives me the impression of heat and fly's,it might be an idea to take him to the vet or phone for advise,good luck
2006-09-30 12:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by amber_xx66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Collect a sample and take it with you and your cat to the vet.
The vet will know which came first - the worm or the "deposit".
I would not want to buy dewormer without vet's advice.
Always remember to check with vet because some meds and treatments labeled for dogs can be deadly to cats! (example: flea treatments)
2006-09-30 12:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by JA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!! I took my cat to the vet and she gave her a tablet and within 1 day there were no more worms. I'm not sure what type of worms they were but NO store remedies helped. I wasted $30 before I finally took her to the vet.
2006-09-30 14:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by DeeDee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worms don't live in the litter, they live in the cat. Go to the store and by de-wormer or take it to the vet.
2006-09-30 12:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Witchyluck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either you are not keeping the litter clean enough or your cat has worms.
Take the cat to the vet immediately and change that litter.
2006-09-30 12:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by Delphyne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take the cat to the vet , get a NEW litter tray use a disposable liner for it and change it and the litter weekly and clean the litter daily
2006-09-30 12:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by norsmen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this suggests that you aren't cleaning the tray often enough. Scoop the poop at least twice a day and completely change the litter once a week.
2006-09-30 17:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋