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My cat is sick, not pooping, and I think she has worms. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I think my cat has worms. I don’t know what to do as I’ve never dealt with a cat with worms before. She isn’t pooing and she was sick this morning

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 16th, 2020

Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Afterwards, your vet can administer or dispense the appropriate dewormer if necessary. It may need to be repeated in 2 weeks. If she remains "sick", consider an exam with your vet as well to diagnose the underlying cause.

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