My cat had fleas. Hard stomach, warm, acting odd. Could it be worms?

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We have 2 cats, age 13. Both are fixed & never go outside. Somehow, they got fleas which are under control now. We bombed all rooms, etc, put Seresto collars on. Max's bites are healing & he's acting fine. Lucy's bites are healing too, But she isn't acting like herself: she isn't sitting on us, her stomach is hard and round even hrs after she's eaten, she feels warm to the touch. She's not crying out, she eats and drinks fine. Could she have worms even though I've not seen any in the litter box? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 13 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Worms are possible, particularly tapeworms which are often seen around the anal opening and look like grains of rice. Tapeworms are spread through fleas. What you are describing does not necessarily sound like the symptoms I would expect with intestinal parasites. I’d worry that Lucy has gastrointestinal disease, abdominal fluid, or a fever. I’d recommend having a veterinarian examine her to make sure this behavior change isn’t something more serious.

My cat had fleas. Hard stomach, warm, acting odd. Could it be worms?

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