cats and worms how does our cats contract worms is it through fleas we treat them with stuff of the vet for th

Question

e fleas and give them drops for the worms as they wont take the tablets no matter what we do with them but we only treated them for the worms 3 weeks ago and they have them again we just wondered does anyone know what causes worms thankyou

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Answer 1

They get the worms through having fleas. Maybe you didn't get rid of the worms properly because you give them a tablet, then one 2 weeks later(sometimes after 1 month-speak to your vet) you give another tablet to kill any other worms. There are different types of worms so make sure your vet gives you a tablet that will kill all kinds. As for giving them the tablets, have you tried this method? I break the tablet and add very very little boiling water (it's ideal to do this in a small container, ie. egg cup) then I leave 'till the tablet has liquefied and the water has cooled. Then get a syringe (that has no needle on the end) suck up the liquid (should be about 1ml). Then hold your cat tightly by the scruff of the neck so the head is up slightly and then put the syringe in the side of the mouth. You'll find that the cat has a gap in the side of it's teeth and the syringe should fit snugly. Then push down the syringe plunger but not to quickly, give your cat time to swallow the liquid. I usually do it in three short pushes. I have 5 cats and help look after many more and this method has been the best for me. So speak to your vet first about tablets and in what time frame you should administer them, then try the above method. Good luck!

Also make sure that your vet recommends a spray to use on your cat's fur to get rid of any fleas and a spray to use on the soft furishings in your home to kill any eggs (this should be done straight away then in a couple of weeks to kill any newly hatched eggs) and also a liquid to go on the back of your cat's neck to prevent the cat getting any more fleas (this should be done once a month).
I know that this sounds like a lot but it's the getting rid of the fleas and worms that's complicated, the maintenance is easier!

Answer 2

Worms come from eating contaminated meat (i.e. mice/birds) or through fleas - the flea acts as host for some species of worm, and animals therefore contract the worms when bitten by an infected flea.

I'm surprised your cat has worms after being treated with a veterinary product. The only think I can think of is that you said you used drops for the worms - could this be Revolution/Stronghold drops, the ones that do fleas and worms? If so, you should know that Revolution/Stronghold does not treat roundworms.

In any case, tell your vet what has happened so they can advise you - there are other veterinary pastes available as well as drops if you can't manage tablets - although ask your vet if there is anyone there who is expert at administering tablets to difficult cats, usually a vet or nurse with lots of experience can manage to tablet all but the most insane of cats!

Chalice

Answer 3

Cats can get tapeworm from fleas as they lick their fur they swallow the fleas.
Also, if they eat a mouse or anything they catch, it could also have worms already in it. Make sure you are treating the cat for the right "type" of worms. If over the counter worm remedy doesn't clear it up, take a sample of the feces es to the vet for ID. It usually takes only 2 pills, 1...then 1 ten days later.
Tape worm looks like white rice coming out the butt, round worm is different, in the stool. But there are others....

Answer 4

It is a cycle. The flea is on the cat and the cat licks and bites where the fles is and the flea is now in the cats stomach and the cats gets the worm from the flea. It is just a cycle that the cat will keep on gatting if he/she is not given meds to get rid of it. Some vets can give a cat a shot to get rid of the worms. I have done that for my cat and it helps.

Answer 5

It depends on the type of worms. Cats commonly get rounds, hooks, and tapesworms. Tapeworms are caused by the cats ingesting fleas. Puppies and kittens are born with intestinal worms. This occurs because worms resting within the mother’s body are stimulated to grow by hormones secreted during pregnancy. The newly developed worms within the mother pass through the placenta and into the young before they are born. In addition, worms are passed through the mother’s milk to the young. Puppies, kittens, and lactating bitches and queens should be wormed routinely.

Adult pets pick up worms from eggs that stay in the soil after pets have defecated. Some worm eggs survive for years in soil. Pets also pick up worms from

eating fleas
catching prey, such as mice and snails
eating feces of other pets and farm animals

If it's tapeworms, you should also be treating your cats for fleas.

Answer 6

You have already been given good advice about worms and fleas.

One way to ensure the cat swallows the tablet is to hold the back of their jaw with your thumb and forefinger (from behind the head), this forces their jaw open [it will NOT hurt them, if done properly] and being no teeth at the back, you will not get bitten. With the other hand put the tablet as far back in the cat's mouth, then stroke their throat which will make your cat swallow. Having someone helping you will make it easier the first time you do this.

Answer 7

First off, worms are Very difficult to get rid of. You'll probably have to treat them a couple more times, at least. Worms are simply parasites that get onto/into animals by living, basicly. They mainly get them through contact with other animals. Younger ones are more susceptible, which is why it's more difficult to rid of them the first time. Have you tried crushing the tablets up and putting them in the food? If that doesn't work, sometimes you simply have to use your finger and shove it down the cat's throat. They won't choke. Just shove gently, but firmly, and they'll swallow it. Hope that helps!

Answer 8

Dipylidium canium: The most common tapeworm found in cats. The cat flea is the intermediate host of dipylidium canum. Eggs are passed in the faeces & eaten by flea larvae. Once inside the flea larvae, the egg hatches & becomes (cysticercoid). The flea larvae develops into an adult flea, which goes about it's business of parasitising your pet & sucking blood. Your cat (or dog) then ingests the flea during grooming. Once inside the stomach the flea is broken down & the tapeworm is released. It hooks onto the small intestinal wall & develops into an adult tapeworm. Once it reaches maturity (in around 2 - 3 weeks) egg filled segments break off & leave the body via the anus. These segments have the appearance of rice grains. These segments are motile (capable of movement). Once these segments have dried out they have the appearance of sesame seeds. They are then eaten by flea larvae & so the cycle begins once again.

Taenia taeniaeformis: Probably the second most common tapeworm in cats. Cats become infected with taenia taeniaeformis via eating rodents containing the larval tapeworm.

It is usually tapeworm that is common in cats. I hope this helps

Answer 9

its the same as when human contract worms. Humans get it by not washing their hands after theyve been to the toilet and bad hygiene. I guess when cats and dogs go to the toilet they walk around on the ground where they have been. They clean themselves by licking so all germs will go into their mouths. Worms wont go away on their own, you need to get some stuff from the vets. Whatever medication you get for them should tell you how long it lasts before you need to treat them again.
Worms arent linked to fleas. Fleas are on the outside of the body...worms inside!

Hope this helps!!

Answer 10

Different worms are caused by different things. Tapeworms are often caused by fleas, but can also be transmitted if your cat ingests a mouse or wild rodent. Other worms are caused by ingestion of infected stool or some can acutally be brought into your home on the bottom of your shoes etc.