Swollen abdomen Loss of appetite or weight loss Diarrhea Vomiting A dull-looking coat Blood or mucous in the feces (poop) Visible worms in the feces Tapeworm segments (which look like small grains of rice or sesame seeds) clinging to the fur around the cat’s anus
A fresh stool sample is needed to correctly and accurately diagnose the type of worm.
Your vet will also be familiar with common worms in the area.
Make sure to closely follow all of the instructions provided and continue the medication as directed. Some cats are good at finding pills hidden in their food, so you may need to ask your vet for instructions on how to give your cat pills directly.
Using preventative flea treatments will also protect your cat from getting tapeworms, which cats get when they swallow infected fleas.
