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SYMPTOMS OF WORMS IN CATS: WHAT TO LOOK FOR…

CatsWhat To Look ForWorming

You love your cat. And for the most part, you’ll know it’s easy to tell how they’re feeling or what they want. Except when it comes to knowing if they have worms.

 

We’ve set-out some of the symptoms to look out for, but remember, you might not know your cat has worms as often they don’t exhibit any signs at all. Even without outward signs these parasites can steal nutrients that saps energy from your cat. There are even certain types of worm that can also lead to serious ill-health.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CAT HAS WORMS?

Some symptoms are easy to spot, some are more difficult, and sometimes, your cat could exhibit no symptoms of having worms at all (but still feel the effects of an infestation and be at risk of spreading worms to vulnerable people too). 

 

That’s why it’s so important to have a regular worming routine. 

 

We’ve collated the symptoms you should look for – as well as how to treat worms if you think your cat may be at risk.

SOME SIGNS YOUR CAT COULD HAVE WORMS

WEIGHT LOSS 

Weight loss might indicate that worms are feeding on the food and nutrients in your cat, which can have a severe effect on its health and well-being. 

 

CHANGE IN APPETITE 

A sudden increase or decrease in your cat’s usual appetite could be sign that your cat has worms. This is especially the case if this increase in appetite is coupled with weight loss. 

 

VISIBLE WORMS IN FUR OR POOP 

This is the most obvious sign, but it can still be hard to spot. Some worms are long like spaghetti, others are segmented and look like rice, and can be found either in your cat’s poop or in its fur or bedding. Our Health Guide on Identifying Worms in cats can help you understand what to look for. 

 

SCOOTING 

It might look funny, but when your cat rubs its bottom along the ground – sometimes called scooting – this may be an anal gland issue or it could be a sign of your cat having worms. Your cat is using this scooting action to try and itch the affected area, or they may bite or lick their bottom to do the same too. 

 

POT-BELLIED OR BLOATED APPEARANCE 

Another common sign of worms in kittens, and sometimes also seen in cats is a pot-bellied or bloated appearance. 

 

DULL COAT 

A shiny, lustrous coat is a good sign that your cat is healthy, so if it becomes dull, dry or rough – especially if this is combined with a bloated belly – your cat may have worms. 

 

DIARRHOEA 

If your cat has prolonged diarrhoea, it could be a sign of worms. Blood in stools could also be a sign of worms. Too much blood loss can cause lethargy and even blood pressure problems. 

 

LOW ENERGY 

If your normally bouncy and energetic cat or kitten looks lethargic or is noticeably less active, this could be because worms are taking blood and nutrients from your cat.

WHAT IF YOU CAN’T SEE ANY SIGNS OF WORMS?

Some signs of worms in cats and kittens can be easy to miss, so regular worming is so important as you might not even know they have them. And some cats or kittens might not even exhibit any signs or symptoms at all, but they will still be shedding eggs which can pose a risk to other cats and even humans, so vets advise you regularly worm your cat to make sure they’re healthy.

HOW DO I TREAT WORMS IN MY CAT OR KITTEN?

Now that you know what the symptoms of worms in cats and kittens are, you can find out more about how to quickly and effectively treat worms using Dronspot worming products.
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SYMPTOMS OF WORMS IN DOGS: WHAT TO LOOK FOR…

DogsWhat To Look ForWorming

We know that you know your dog. And you’ll just understand what they want and how they feel. Knowing if they have worms is a bit different though. It’s so difficult to 100% know if they have worms or not.

 

We’ve set-out some of the symptoms to look out for, but remember, you might not know your dog has worms as some dogs don’t exhibit any signs at all. No matter if your dog is showing symptoms or not, these parasites can steal nutrients that saps energy from your dog. There are even certain types of worm that can cause serious ill-health.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DOG HAS WORMS?

Some symptoms are easy to spot, some are more difficult, and sometimes, your dog could exhibit no symptoms of having worms at all (but still feel the effects of an infestation and be at risk of spreading worms to vulnerable people).

 

That’s why it’s so important to have a regular worming routine.

 

We’ve collated the symptoms you should look for – as well as how to treat worms if you think your dog may be at risk.

SOME SIGNS YOUR DOG COULD HAVE WORMS

SCOOTING
 It might look funny, but when your dog rubs its bottom along the ground – sometimes called scooting – this may be an anal gland issue or it could be a sign of your dog having worms. Basically, your dog is using this scooting action to try and itch the affected area, or they will bite or lick their bottom to do the same too.

 

COUGHING
 If your dog seems to be ‘coughing’ more there are many causes to consider but this could be a sign of your dog having worms.

 

VOMITING
 Some types of worms are known to cause vomiting, and, in some cases, you’ll be able to see worms in your dog’s vomit.

 

POT-BELLIED OR BLOATED APPEARANCE
 Another common sign of worms in puppies or dogs is a pot-bellied appearance. This bloating is more common in puppies, but can affect dogs of all ages.

 

DIARRHOEA
 If your dog has prolonged diarrhoea, it could be a sign of worms. Blood in stools could also be a sign of worms. Too much blood loss can cause lethargy and even blood pressure problems.

 

ITCHING AND SIGNS OF SKIN IRRITATION
 If your dog looks like it’s scratching itself more often or has evidence of a skin irritation or rash, that could be a sign it has an infestation of worms.

 

WEIGHT LOSS
 Weight loss might indicate that worms are feeding on the food and nutrients in your dog’s intestines, which can have a severe effect on its health and well-being.

 

CHANGE IN APPETITE
 A sudden increase or decrease in your dog’s usual appetite could be a sign that your dog has worms. Especially if an increase is coupled with weight loss too.

 

VISIBLE WORMS IN FUR OR POOP
 This is the most obvious sign, but it can still be hard to spot. Some worms will move and will look like rice or others are longer and more like spaghetti and can be found either in your dog’s poop or in its fur. Our Health Guide on Identifying Worms in Dogs can help you understand what to look for.

DULL COAT
A shiny, thick coat is a good sign that your dog is healthy, so if it becomes dull, dry or starts to thin out or starts suffering hair loss, your dog may have worms.


LOW ENERGY
 If your normally bouncy and energetic dog or puppy looks lethargic or is noticeably less active, this could be because worms are taking blood and nutrients from your dog.

WHAT IF YOU CAN’T SEE ANY SIGNS OF WORMS?

Some signs of worms in dogs and puppies can be easy to miss, so regular worming is so important as you might not even know they have them. And some dogs or puppies might not even exhibit any signs or symptoms at all, but they will still be shedding eggs which can pose a risk to other dogs and even humans, so vets advise you regularly worm your dog to make sure they’re healthy.

HOW DO I TREAT WORMS IN MY DOG OR PUPPY?

After reading all of that – and now that you know the symptoms in dogs or puppies – you might need some good news. So here it is! It’s easy to quickly and effectively treat worms using Drontal worming products. Discover more about the easy ways to treat worms in your dog or puppy.

HOW DO I TREAT WORMS IN MY DOG OR PUPPY?

After reading all of that – and now that you know the symptoms in dogs or puppies – you might need some good news. So here it is! It’s easy to quickly and effectively treat worms using Drontal worming products. Discover more about the easy ways to treat worms in your dog or puppy.
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