Can I Get Tapeworms From My Cat?

In this video, I’m answering a question I get asked a lot, can cats get tapeworms from the tapeworms they eat?

What Are the Symptoms of Tapeworms?

Tapeworms are a type of intestinal worm that is most commonly seen in cats. They are also known as cestodes. You may not even know that your cat has tapeworms because symptoms can vary. The symptoms of tapeworms can include diarrhea, weight loss, or vomiting. They can also cause your cat to become thin, malnourished, and underweight. Your cat may lose hair and become bald. While some of these symptoms are less common in cats, they are very indicative of tapeworms. Your veterinarian will look for tapeworms in your cat with a simple fecal test, which looks at the specific weight and presence of certain worm eggs.

Can I Get Tapeworms from my Cat?

Tapeworms are a type of parasitic worm that lives in cats and can be transmitted to humans through contact with feces. The worms live in the intestines of cats, and they may cause diarrhea or other symptoms. Humans can contract tapeworms by eating contaminated food, such as meat, milk, or fresh produce. It’s possible to get tapeworms from a cat, but it’s rare. A cat can have as many as 100 tapeworms in its system at any given time. Eating raw meat with tapeworms in it is the main way that humans can get tapeworms.

How Do You Get Tapeworms From Your Cat?

Tapeworms are small worms that are commonly found in the intestines of cats. These parasites are typically acquired when the cat ingests fleas, which are common in cats. Tapeworms will typically live in the intestines of cats and make them very sick. Cats can pass the parasite to humans through their feces, which can cause intestinal blockage and lead to death. Humans can also contract tapeworms from handling the feces of cats or from other cats. There are a number of different species of tapeworms that infect humans, which are known as Cysticercus cellulosae. Tapeworms can live in many parts of the body, including the brain, liver, lungs, eyes, and the heart. They are commonly found in the brain and eyes of humans, but can also live in the livers of humans and cause liver diseases. As they are so common in cats, tapeworms are often found in the eyes of children who have been treated with anti-flu medication. Even though tapeworms are very common in cats and not as common in humans, it’s important to keep your cat’s intestines clean and keep them away from fleas.

How Do I Know If I Have Tapeworms?

Tapeworms are a type of parasitic worm that is often found in animals such as dogs and cats. These worms don’t infect humans, but instead infect a wide range of animals. They are typically found in the intestines and feed on the contents of the intestines. Some species of tapeworms are known to cause illness in animals. They are also known to cause disease in people who have been bitten by infected dogs or cats. Diagnosing tapeworms in your cat is relatively easy. This is because they are quite large, about the size of a grain of rice. They are typically brown in color. These tapeworms are typically found in the cat’s stomach and intestines, and should be visible on an x-ray. Treatment for tapeworms in your cat usually involves the use of antiparasitic drugs. The most common drugs used for this purpose are given orally and work by killing the tapeworms.

Are Cats Even a Risk for Tapeworms?

Tapeworms are parasite worms that can live in the digestive tract of cats and dogs. Many cats become infected with them when they eat their own feces. The worms don’t get to the cat’s bloodstream, but can grow large enough to be visible in the small intestines. Their growth slows down after the first two weeks, and there are usually no long-term problems. The worms are also not known to pass from cat to human. However, if your cat has a tapeworm, they may shed the worms in their stool. This is especially true for kittens and senior cats. Kittens and senior cats are also more likely to be infected and not realize it, because they don’t groom themselves very well, so they can have more parasites. Kittens and senior cats are also more likely to eat their own feces. It’s recommended that you watch your cat for about two weeks and look for any signs of tapeworms. If you find any, you can use a special medication to get rid of them. The medication comes in a soft chewable form. You can find it at your vet’s office. Make sure you give the pills to your cat on a regular basis for them to be effective.