Worms not only affect humans, but pets can also get worms.
This condition makes cats uncomfortable and can disturb their health.
There are several symptoms of worms in cats: the body looks thin, weak, bloated belly, throwing up, and diarrhea.
Nurul Anjar, an animal doctor at Vetopet Animal Clinic, Bogor, West Java, said there are factors that cause worms in cats, both internal and external factors. Internal factors are usually infected by the mother when still in the womb. Meanwhile, external factors are caused by the environment or eating food that has been contaminated with worms.
This worming disease can be dangerous for pets because the worms will absorb the cat's nutrients. This can inhibit the growth and development of cats, especially kittens. Therefore, a cat owner must take immediate action.
There are several types of worms that often infect cats. They are tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms.
How to treat cats with worms
Doctor Nurul explained that the right action is to immediately carry out treatment by giving deworming to the cat. There are some deworming products available without a prescription, some require a prescription from an animal doctor.
The dewormers which are sold without a prescription are less effective than those prescribed by the doctor. So it is recommended to take your cat to the vet. There are factors to consider when deciding on a deworming prescription, including the type of worm, the cat's age, weight, and other medical history.
Be aware that some types of worms can be potentially infectious to humans. Therefore, cat owners should also be regularly taking dewormers.
How to prevent cat worms
1. Get your cat used to not eating random food.
2. Keep your home and environment clean.
3. Regularly deworm cats starting from the age of four weeks to adulthood.
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