i need to know what this is?

Question

it was white and moving and thick and ricelike and it moved but slowly. and i checked on it now, and its not moving. is it a dead worm?

Answer 1

Hi there...what you may probably being seeing is called a tapeworm. It is caused by ingesting flea larvae when a cat grooms themselves. For more on tapeworms: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_tapeworm.html

Most over the counter products fail to eliminate the parasites unfortunately and can sometimes be fatal if the cat has hidden health ailments which only a veterinarian could detect through examination.

Consider ringing your veterinarian and schedule an appointment to bring your new kitten in. Additionally, your kitten will need vaccinations (if not received already) as this is critical in a cat's lifelong health routine.

Answer 2

It is a WORM...a tape worm. Go to the Pet Store and get some tape worm medicine....fast and in a hurry!!!!!! It is called
"D-Worm Tapeworm" it contains praziquantel, which kills tapeworms in a single dose within 24-hours.

and then make sure you wash out the litter box and area with pinesol or bleach water.

Answer 3

Maybe it's a tapeworm or a worm that came from our cats butt if you have a cat. if you have cat, take it to the vet. They might give you medication for the cat to fix the problem.

Answer 4

TAPE WORM....have your cat seen by a Vet NOW...!!!!
They will not "go away" on their own...
Your kitty needs medicine to get rid of them...

Answer 5

Didn't someone already tell you it is a TAPEWORM. If it came from the cat, that is most likely what it is!!!!!!

Treat for fleas, and either go to the vet for medication, or go to pet supply store for TRADEWINDS wormer tablets.

Answer 6

One question asked three different ways and you STILL don't know that it's a tapeworm?

LOL

Say it slowly....say it with me.....

T-A-P-E-W-O-R-M

Answer 7

well it depends in were you saw it and how big it is but yes it probly is.

Answer 8

Silverfish Is my guess