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Saw a white worm near my kitten's butt. What should I do now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Little kitten Seeing little white worm near her butt

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2018

It is a pity that you did not photograph the worm. It would have helped with identification of the worm. Usually kittens have roundworms, but these are not white. It is unlikely that a kitten has tape worm at this age. I would deworm the kitty with a kitten wormer for round worms. Should your kitten have another one of these small white worms (proglottids of tape worm, looks like a bit of a rice corn or sesame seed). If you do discuss worming against tape worm with your veterinarian, since she is so young.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 17th, 2019

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Vampie. You will need to take a fecal sample to his veterinarian for testing. Many kittens can have more than one type of parasite. So to treat him with an appropriate dewormer, you need to know what type or types of parasites he has. Round worms are common and may be part of the problem based on your description. Some parasites can be spread to people so be sure to wash your hands frequently. I hope this information helps!

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