How to Get Rid of Wolf Worms in Your Cat

Cats, especially outdoor cats or cats with access to the outdoors, are prone to picking up parasites, including fleas, ticks and mites. Worms are another parasite your cat may encounter. Wolf worms occur in cats when a botfly lays its eggs in an open wound. The eggs hatch and become larvae, or wolf worms, that feed on the wounded tissue. These parasites release deadly toxins and must be eliminated for the health of your pet.

Things You'll Need

  • Warm water
  • Cloth or gauze pad
  • Tweezers
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Antibacterial ointment
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Instructions

    • 1

      Create a warm compress by soaking a clean cloth or gauze pad in warm (not hot) water.

    • 2

      Place the compress on the wounded area of the cat's body where the wolf worm is, holding the compress in place for five to ten minutes. If you have trouble locating the wolf worm, look for a lump on your cat's skin with a hole in it.

    • 3

      Pluck the wolf worm from the cat's body using tweezers when it comes to the surface of the cat's skin. The wolf worm is 1/2-inch long and tan in color. It has a brown spot on one end of its body.

    • 4

      Clean the affected area using a solution of one part rubbing alcohol to two parts water.

    • 5

      Apply antibacterial ointment to the area after it has been thoroughly cleaned.

    • 6

      Repeat Steps 4-5 twice daily until you get to your vet for treatment.