My cat has a live worm after recent treatment. What should I do?

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My cat previously got treated for worms a few months ago but I just noticed that there was a live worm sticking out of his butt and that's what we saw when we first decide to take him to the vet. I also noticed that he had two extra holes in his butt to and from the way he acted it looks like they hurt. So, what do I do about the worms I don't know what kind they are but he got treated for worms and there still there. I don't know what to do any suggestion? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. The two extra holes you are seeing are the anal glands, all dogs & cats have them. Sometimes it takes more than one deworming to remove all worms or he picked up another case of tapeworms. If he hunts or has fleas, he will always be exposed to the possibility of picking up a new tapeworm infestation. Keep him indoors & on a flea preventative & this will curtail the tapeworm problem. Otherwise, it is OK to deworm whenever you see the tapeworms. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat has a live worm after recent treatment. What should I do?

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