[emoji45] So, unbeknownst to me, until now, your indoor cat can actually contract fleas and, hence, tapeworms. Pretty sure this is the case with one of my kitties. I think it's Joon. Waiting for her to pass a sample so I can have it confirmed.
I noticed worms in one of the litter box "deposits" when I was cleaning it out over the weekend. I was leaving for my daughter's so I called the emergency veterinarian first and was assured it could wait until today.
Based on the vets description it most likely is a tapeworm. This is preferable to roundworms because just the affected cat needs to be treated as opposed to all four if it was roundworm.
Tapeworm is transmitted through fleas. Roundworm can be transmitted through mice. I did just do a flea treatment on all four because I found a flea on one of them. I was surprised, thinking indoor cats could not get fleas but apparently fleas can hitch a ride on us and we can bring them into the house.
Oh happy day. But I'm glad it is a fairly simple treatment process and not something more serious. I will definitely be more vigilant with flea treatment from now on, especially during the warmer months.
So just something for you cat owners to be aware of in case you weren't already.
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I noticed worms in one of the litter box "deposits" when I was cleaning it out over the weekend. I was leaving for my daughter's so I called the emergency veterinarian first and was assured it could wait until today.
Based on the vets description it most likely is a tapeworm. This is preferable to roundworms because just the affected cat needs to be treated as opposed to all four if it was roundworm.
Tapeworm is transmitted through fleas. Roundworm can be transmitted through mice. I did just do a flea treatment on all four because I found a flea on one of them. I was surprised, thinking indoor cats could not get fleas but apparently fleas can hitch a ride on us and we can bring them into the house.
Oh happy day. But I'm glad it is a fairly simple treatment process and not something more serious. I will definitely be more vigilant with flea treatment from now on, especially during the warmer months.
So just something for you cat owners to be aware of in case you weren't already.
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