my 1yr old cat threw up small 2 inch long worms. they were white or ivory colored. what king of worms were they? how do you treat them?
2006-12-28 12:54:31 · 8 answers · asked by photofinish_2000 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...most likely your cat expelled roundworms. They require a dewormer which a vet can prescribe to treat as the over the counter products are nearly ineffective to treat most parasites.
Here's more about feline roundworms with a photo: http://www.dr-dan.com/roundwor.htm
2006-12-28 13:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like roundworms, an over the counter dewormer would kill them, but it is likely that she has multiple parasites. Bring a fecal sample to the vet and have it checked, or get something broad-spectrum that will kill tapeworms too.
2006-12-28 20:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roundworms are long,white,spaghetti-like worms. You need to get your cat dewormed. Contact your vet
2006-12-28 21:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do sound like roundworms.
There are medications that you can buy at any pet shop or in the pet department of larger stores (like Wal-Mart) to treat them, but I would bring the cat to a vet. Prescription medications work much better.
2006-12-28 20:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by SueInBoston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are roundworms. Take your cat to the vet. If it has roundworms there is a good chance it has something else.
2006-12-28 20:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by talarlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet. I've heard that it's not good to get a dewormer from the store.
2006-12-28 20:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by BarbieQ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
need some nemex from the vet
2006-12-28 20:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be nice to them.
2006-12-28 20:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋