How do kittens get worms?
Kittens acquire roundworms via their mother’s milk and tapeworms by eating a cat flea.
Cat Parasites
Can cat fleas fly?
The cat flea cannot fly. However, they have an astonishing ability to jump relatively great distances which gives the impression they can fly. The flea’s hind legs are long. They provide massive leverage. The flea is in the premier league of the world’s jumpers. According to Wikipedia only the froghopper is a superior jumper. …
Can worms kill kittens?
Yes, worms can kill kittens. A heavy infestation of ascarids (roundworms) can result in severe illness and possibly death. A hookworm infestation can be fatal in very young kittens. In all, although some are rare, there are ten different types of parasitic worm which can infect a cat: roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, roundworm (trichinosis), strongyloides, …
European parasite can cause blindness in dogs and also puts cats at risk
There is an interesting article in the Times today, Wednesday, September 20th reporting on a parasitic worm that can blind pets. The report concerns three British dogs infected with Oriental eye worm but both humans and cats are also at risk. Scientists recommend that all pets travelling to high-risk areas be given preventative eyedrops. …
Ten fold increase in Oklahoma of quick acting cat killer disease
kfor.com reports a rather shocking story of the rapid death of a beloved cat, ‘Paw Paws’ in Oklahoma. Barbara’s husband noticed that their cat had a nasal discharge which contained a bit of blood. That must have set the alarm bells off. He asked his wife to have a look. They also noticed that …
How to Remove a Tick from a Cat
Have some tweezers to hand before starting. Should you spot a tick on your cat’s body, avoid the temptation of simply trying to pull it out. All you will get is the body, while the head and jaws remain buried in the cat. The remaining parts can cause irritation and inflammation. The most effective …
Beware: Trifexis can harm dogs. Products for cats contain the same insecticides
There are clear indications, through the first hand experiences of dog caretakers/guardians, that the heartworm treatment for dogs, Trifexis, is dangerous and possibly lethal. Here is one extremely pointed and poignant comment: “I gave Trifexis, I lost my dog.” OR “I am sick that I was unknowingly poisoning my baby girl, sick that this …
Deworming Your Cat
There appears to be two central points to make about deworming your cat. The first is that even full-time indoor cats can get gastrointestinal parasites. They can be exposed by a new cat joining the family or by catching a mouse which found its way into the home. Then there are fleas and mosquitos …
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