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Roundworm the most common in domestic cats

Infographic on roundworm transmission, cure and prevention

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 25, 2022

“Roundworms (Toxascaris leonina and Toxocara cati) are the most common intestinal parasite of cats, with an estimated prevalence of 25% to 75%, and often higher in kittens” – Cornell. That says it all. Very common disease in young cats particularly … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged endoparasites, infographic, parasites, roundworm, worms
Cat has a bug that looks like rice coming out of butt

16 tips on cat worms and deworming

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2022

Here are 16 tips on cat worms (endoparasites); one of the most unpleasant parasites to bug cats. Although a lot of cats tolerate worms because the most successful worm is the one who does not harm their cat host to … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, endoparasites, parasites, worms
Hookworm

Hookworm life cycle – 2 charts and background information

PoC avatarPosted on February 16, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 16, 2022

The hookworm life cycle is set out below in a chart. I also have a page on deworming cat treatments and a page on cat parasites. Several species of hookworm can infect domestic cats. They are blood sucking endoparasites and … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat health problems, Cat Parasites, endoparasites, hookworm, parasites, worms
Prevalence of endoparasites affecting North American domestic cats

Prevalence of internal parasites in North American domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2022

The prevalence of endoparasites (internal parasites) affecting domestic cat in North America interests me, and it might (just) interest other cat owners too. America is the dominant domestic cat region and therefore they lead the world in terms of information … continue reading…

Posted in parasites | Tagged canada, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, cat study, North America, parasites, roundworm, study, tapeworm, usa, worms | Leave a reply
Stray cat Australia

95% of stray cats have worms and 57% scavenge potentially life-threatening refuse

PoC avatarPosted on September 4, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 4, 2021

AUSTRALIA: A study published in 2020 highlights two major health problems concerning stray cats, namely parasites and the quality of the food that they eat. Stray cats are not feral cats. They are domestic cats that have strayed from their … continue reading…

Posted in stray cat | Tagged cat diet, cat health, Cat Parasite, cat study, Community Cats, diet, gastrointestinal diseases, stray cat, stray cats, worms | Leave a reply

Two most effective deworming treatments for cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2021

A good source tells me that the two most effective deworming medications are (1) praziquantel + pyrantel and (2) fenbendazole. These drugs are effective in treating ascarids, hookworms and tapeworms. They are effective broad spectrum deworming drugs. Not all deworming … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat catching mice, cat drugs, cat health treatments, cat hunting, Cat Parasites, parasites, worms | Leave a reply
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Can I get a tapeworm from my cat?

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2020

Can I get a tapeworm from my cat? Theoretically, yes, it is possible to get a tapeworm from your cat but it will be mightily rare. I don’t think it’s something to be overly concerned about but it is always … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat flea, Cat Parasites, parasites, tapeworm, worms, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply
Cat and fly

Is it safe for domestic cats to eat flies?

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 17, 2020

My conclusion is that it is probably safe for a domestic cat to occasionally eat a fly. Domestic cats won’t eat lots of flies because they are a minor prey item for them. This helps to minimise the potential of … continue reading…

Posted in diet | Tagged cat behavior, cat health, cat health care, cat prey, cat prey items, flies, insects, parasites, pathogens, toxins, worms | Leave a reply
Cat tapeworm segments and whole worms

How do I know if my cat has tapeworms?

PoC avatarPosted on June 30, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2022

Normally, cat guardians have suspicions (or know for certain depending on their level of knowledge) that their cat has tapeworms when they see tapeworm body segments containing eggs in their (1) cat’s faeces or (2) vomit or (3) on the … continue reading…

Posted in parasites | Tagged Cat Parasites, home treatments for cats, parasites, tapeworm, worms | Leave a reply
Cat tapeworm segments and whole worms

Pictures of cat tapeworm and tapeworm segments

PoC avatarPosted on April 2, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 2, 2020

Here is a collage of cat tapeworms and tapeworm segments that I have prepared because people search for ‘What do cat tapeworms look like?’. If your cat has a tapeworm you may see segments of the worm attached to your … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, parasites, tapeworm, worms
Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin cat disease?

PoC avatarPosted on February 12, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 12, 2020

People have searched on Google for ‘Macaulay Culkin cat disease?’. This means people are interested in whether Culkin got a disease from a cat or his cat. He is a cat lover and he has a cat. I think he … continue reading…

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged Cat Parasites, celebrities and their cats, parasites, worms, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Cat deworming – with a comprehensive list of treatments

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2022

Caveat on cat deworming: Deworming agents are poisonous drugs that are designed to kill parasites and not hurt the cat but the cat needs to be well enough to cope with the treatment particularly if a kitten is infested. Kittens … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat health problems, Cat Parasite, Cat Parasites, parasites, worms
Feline round and tapeworms

Europeans do not deworm their cats often enough

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 6, 2019

The cat roundworm Toxocara cati can infect humans as well. In other words your cat could transmit a roundworm infestation to you1. Although, to the best of my knowledge, it is relatively rare. Europeans are recommended to administer monthly deworming … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat drugs, Cat Parasites, parasites, roundworm, worms, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply
Parastic worms in cats

How do I know if my cat has worms?

PoC avatarPosted on August 18, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2021

You should be concerned that your cat might have worms if he or she is an indoor/outdoor cat and enjoys hunting. That should be a heads-up situation prompting you to be aware of the possibility of your cat having worms … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged Cat Parasites, parasites, roundworm, tapeworm, worms | Leave a reply
Cat eating grass

Domestic cats eat grass to purge parasitic worms from their gut

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2019

There has been a long discussion on the internet about the reasons why domestic cats eat grass. Many years go, Dr Desmond Morris suggested that domestic cats ate grass to ingest folic acid in the grass to aid in digestion. … continue reading…

Posted in parasitic worms | Tagged cat behavior, cat eating grass, Cat Parasites, roundworm, tapeworm, worms | 1 Reply

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