Symptoms of worms in a cat's stomach

The main symptoms of worms in a cat's stomach include: dry and rough fur, pale gums and eyelids, inability to gain weight no matter how much the cat eats, frequent scratching, increased sleepiness, frequent vomiting and diarrhea, worm excrement in stool, and abdominal swelling. If you notice these symptoms in your cat, please take it seriously and regularly worm your cat both internally and externally. It is generally recommended to give your cat an internal worm treatment every three months and an external worm treatment every month.

1. Dry and rough fur

A healthy cat's fur should be smooth and shiny. If the cat's diet and living environment have not changed, but the fur becomes coarse, lackluster, and dry, it may be due to dehydration or malnutrition caused by worm infection. In this case, it is recommended that the owner help the cat get rid of worms as soon as possible to prevent the cat from losing a large amount of nutrients, thus affecting its normal growth and development.

1. Pale gums and eyelids

A healthy cat's gums and eyelids are usually pink. If they become overly white, it may indicate anemia caused by internal worm infection. This is a serious condition and it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.

1. Inability to gain weight

Worms absorb nutrients from the cat's body, so however much the cat eats, it will not gain weight and may even become thinner. If this happens, the cat should be wormed promptly or the worm population in its body will continue to grow, posing a serious threat to its health.

1. Frequent scratching

The worm infection on the cat's body makes it feel itchy, so the cat will scratch itself often and rub its hindquarters on the ground to alleviate the discomfort. If not treated promptly, the cat may even scratch its skin raw and cause infection.

1. Increased sleepiness

Since worms survive by absorbing nutrients from the intestine, when the cat does not have enough nutrients, it will become lethargic and sleep more. Therefore, if the cat shows increased sleepiness, it should be taken seriously, as it may be infected with worms.

1. Frequent vomiting and diarrhea

If the cat vomits and has diarrhea frequently, it may also be infected with worms. For example, worms like roundworms can stimulate the cat's gastrointestinal tract, causing vomiting and diarrhea.

1. Worms in stool

The most obvious sign of worms in a cat's stomach is finding worms in the stool, along with symptoms such as soft stool and bloody stool, indicating that the cat's stomach may be full of worms. In this case, worming the cat is urgent to prevent harm to its health and avoid irreparable consequences.

1. Abdominal swelling

If the cat's abdomen becomes particularly large, excluding factors such as obesity, feline infectious peritonitis, and pregnancy, it means that the cat's stomach is full of worms. In this case, the owner should worm the cat promptly to prevent the situation from getting worse.