PARASITES AND YOUR CAT

Internal parasites usually live in the digestive system of a cat and are detected with a stool examination. Treatment may begin as early as 2 weeks old and is repeated at intervals of 2-3 weeks, as determined by your veterinarian. The vet will also do one or more controls of parasites within this period.

Researchers now believe that cats transmit many roundworms and hookworms directly to her offspring. Your veterinarian will advise you on whether a control of parasites and / or deworming treatment is appropriate as part of your kitten or cat's routine health care - or no symptoms.

* Tapeworms - Tapeworms are one of the most common are cats, but rarely represent a health risk. Cats can get tapeworms by eating a rodent or the ingestion of a flea carrying a tapeworm immature, so flea control is important. Keep indoors can help. segments small, white worm around the anus or in her litter box indicate tapeworms are present (although cats can be asymptomatic). Check the litter box regularly. Your veterinarian can give an injection or prescribe medication for treatment.

* Nematodes - A mother cat, although she has been dewormed, you can pass roundworms to their kittens through her milk. Take a stool sample to the vet when your cat is scheduled for regular vaccinations. These internal parasites can cause weight loss, weakness, diarrhea, or mucus in the stool. Sometimes slightly infected cats show no symptoms. Your veterinarian can de-worm your cat safely. Frequent and thorough cleaning of the litter box can help prevent reinfection.

* Hookworms - The kittens can get hookworms from their mother before birth or when breastfeeding, so it is vital to your veterinarian to routinely check your kitty for them. If possible, keep your cat away from other cats waste as hookworms can be transmitted this way. Hookworm cause anemia, diarrhea, weight loss, vomiting or black stools, tarry. Your veterinarian can provide appropriate treatment. Frequent cleaning, deep can help prevent reinfection.

* Cocco - to prevent these organisms which live in the intestines of your cat, make sure your cat does not eat raw or undercooked meat, including rodents. Also, clean the litter box every day, since it takes one or two days for feces to become infectious. Most infected cats show no symptoms at all. Your veterinarian may prescribe oral medication.
* Toxoplasma - Toxoplasmosis is a multisystem disease caused by a parasite that is dangerous for humans also. Symptoms may include nonspecific signs such as fever and loss of appetite and eye damage, difficulty breathing and diarrhea. Because toxoplasmosis can cause serious birth defects in humans, pregnant women should avoid changing the litter box, which has a family member who are not pregnant do the job