Most Common Health Conditions In Cats

Tapeworms

Does your cat have fleas? If so, there's a good chance they also have tapeworms. Cats contract these parasites by eating infested eggs while grooming themselves. Once inside the body, tapeworms hook themselves into the small intestine. As segments of the worm mature, they break off and pass through the gastrointestinal tract. You might spot them around your cat's tail or in their stool. They look like pieces of rice. Many medications are available to rid your cat of parasites, but they'll keep coming back until you also get rid of the fleas.

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