Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Female | unspayed | 11 years and 8 months old | 50 lbs
hi i am on. vacation. in sint maartin and we let a stray cat into our house ive been petting it for the past 2 days and i kissed it on the head will i get the worm. ?? and what type of worm is it ?
1 Answer
Published on December 29th, 2018
It looks like it could be a roundworm. You would need to submit the worms or a stool sample to a veterinarian for confirmation. Roundworms can be transmitted to humans, so an exam with your physician would be recommended. Wash your hands after petting the cat and don't kiss it anymore.
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