Cat twitching in sleep & has a worm. Should I take her to the vet?

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my cat shaking her back legs while sleeping, moreover, I saw a worm on her butt last day. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 23 days old | 2 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Sometimes during the deep phase of sleep, animals can twitch or have muscle twitching. This is completely normal. I would recommend bringing in a fecal sample in to the veterinarian so that the most appropriate deworming medication can be prescribed. If the leg shaking worsens, I would consult with the veterinarian for more information. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Cat twitching in sleep & has a worm. Should I take her to the vet?

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