Hookworm Symptoms in Cats

By Jennifer Gittins

Instructions

Lesions

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One of the most common signs of hookworms are lesions between the toes and on the bottom of the paws, marking the places where parasites entered.

Skin

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Hookworms not only enter through the paws, but also through the skin. They can migrate through the skin tissues and enter the lungs, the intestines or the heart.

Appearance

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Cats with a hookworm infestation will begin to appear sickly. They will seem to be weak, with a poor appetite, and they may lose weight.

Bowel Movements

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Hookworms can cause darkened stools, diarrhea or constipation.

Solution

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A veterinarian can test your cat's stool for hookworms. The best treatment depends on the level of infestation. Deworming medication will be given, and dietary supplements may be needed to treat anemia.

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