We all know that when we eat unclean food or drink unclean water, some roundworms may appear in our stomachs. Actually, our pets are the same. Cats tend to attract parasites, possibly due to their living environment and unclean dishes, leading to the presence of bacteria. It could also be that the cat ate food containing worms, causing the cat to have parasites. Owners should pay attention to the cleanliness of the food when feeding, but how can you tell if a cat has parasites on its own?

A cat's coat is usually very good—soft and beautiful. Once a cat has parasites, its fur will be affected and become messy and lose its former luster because the parasites inside the cat’s body will absorb the moisture and nutrients from the cat. To check if your cat has parasites, the owner can gently open the cat's mouth and see if the cat's gums are pink. If they are white, it is possible the cat has parasites. While the parasites absorb the cat’s moisture and nutrients, they also suck the cat’s blood. At this time, you should primarily seek help from a veterinarian and not blindly trust treatment methods.

As cat owners, we all know that cats’ excrement has a strong odor. When we see the cat’s stool is black and slightly bloody, it proves that many parasites are already in the cat’s gastrointestinal tract. The cat may also start having diarrhea, and this situation also requires veterinary assistance. When cats eat bad food, they will cough to spit it out. If a cat frequently vomits, it proves the cat has contracted worms, and these worms in the cat’s stomach are affecting its normal eating. Cats, like dogs, tend to eat a lot, and if the amount of food they eat significantly decreases, it means the worms have already filled the cat’s stomach, making it unable to eat. This may also cause stomach pain in cats.

Worms not only absorb the cat’s nutrients but also drain the cat’s energy and vitality, leaving it too weak to move and only able to lie down and sleep every day. The owner should promptly take the cat to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment. At this time, the cat may have been infected with worms for a long time. In daily life, owners should also prepare deworming agents and regularly spray them in the room.