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My cat puked a worm. Is it a roundworm? Will Prosense dewormer work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello, If possible could this be confirmed to be a roundworm? My cat puked it out and I bought prosense dewormer solutions - would that work or should I take her to the vet? any help is appreciated! Thank you!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 20th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Yes, it looks like a roundworm, and yes the Prosense dewormer should help kill them. Give her another course of treatment two weeks after the first to kill all the worms. I hope this helps!

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