Dear Sad Bloody Teddy,
I think my cat may have worms. What should I do?
Thanks.
Cat Lover.
Dear Pussy Fanatic,
Hookworm infestation is the invasion and multiplication of the small intestine by a blood-sucking parasite. Ancylostoma caninum is the most important and common hookworm. Other less common species exist as well.
Infection can be acquired before birth or during nursing from an infected queen. Ingestion of larva can result in infection. The larva can also migrate through the skin.
Hookworm infestation is seen most commonly in kittens and the geriatric or chronically ill population. There is no breed or sex predilection, although it is seen commonly in cat colonies or shelters.
What to Watch For
· Diarrhea
· Vomiting
· Weakness
· Pale mucus membranes
· Anemia
· Poor body condition
· Poor appetite
· Weight loss
Treatment
What ya wanna do is, stick a hole buch of small fish like minnows or something up the cats ass. Fish eat worms right? I mean it works on my boat. Or if you don’t wanna stick shit in your cats ass you could always try pyrantel pamoate and fenbendazole. You could also take your cat to a vet.
Cheers, S.B.T.