My cat came back, now leaving white, rice-like things. What are they?

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Do you know what this is my cat ran away and can back and now this is here? Like everywhere he laid but not my bed. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

They could be tapeworm segments. Tapeworm is a common intestinal parasite. Submit the material or a stool sample to your veterinarian for confirmation and treatment if indicated. If tapeworm is confirmed, you will need to treat Vegas for fleas as well since that is one way the parasite is spread.

My cat came back, now leaving white, rice-like things. What are they?

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