How to Prevent Worms in Cats

When your cat has worms, not only is it unhealthy for the animal but it's also a health risk for you and your family. Learn how to prevent this common problem, experienced by indoor as well as outdoor cats.

Things You'll Need

  • Worming Medicine
  • Flea Fogger
  • Flea/tick Spray
  • Scratching Posts
  • Cat Flea/tick Collars
  • Cat Shampoos
  • Flea Combs
  • Flea Shampoos
  • Veterinarian
  • Flea shampoos
  • Flea combs

Instructions

    • 1

      Take your cat to a veterinarian for a complete physical exam. Request that a fecal specimen be checked for intestinal parasites (worms), then administer any medication as prescribed.

    • 2

      Limit your cat's contact with soil and dirt, which can contain worms in their larval and egg stages.

    • 3

      Prevent your cat from catching and eating rodents and birds, which almost always harbor intestinal parasites in their intermediate life stages (larvae and eggs).

    • 4

      Isolate your cat from stray or newly adopted cats, dogs, kittens and puppies until they can be checked for worms and treated if necessary.

    • 5

      Treat your cat and your home with products that control all stages of fleas - adult, larval and egg - since fleas can transmit tapeworms to cats.

    • 6

      Groom your kitty regularly to be aware of any infestation with fleas. Then take measures to prevent infestation with tapeworms.

    • 7

      Consider keeping your cat indoors to reduce the chance of parasite infestation.

    • 8

      Have a stool specimen checked twice yearly to be certain that your cat remains parasite-free.