What are the signs of worms in cats and how do I treat them?

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How do u get ride of worms and how can u tell if cats have worms. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

In general, the best way to tell if Salem has worms is to take a fecal sample to your veterinarian for analysis - intestinal parasite eggs are microscopic, so most of the time you won't be able to see anything just by looking. Certain types of worms, such as roundworms and tapeworms, can sometimes be seen in the stool - but if you're not seeing anything, this is not a reliable indicator that your pet doesn't have worms. To get rid of worms, you will need to deworm Salem with a broad-spectrum dewormer labeled for cats. You can find dewormers at most pet stores that will cover some parasites, but you will need a prescription dewormer from your vet in order to treat tapeworms as these are not killed by over-the-counter dewormers.

What are the signs of worms in cats and how do I treat them?

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