what worms are kittens born with?
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Kittens are commonly born with worms or become infected early in life, especially with roundworms, which can be transmitted through their mother's milk.
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Kittens cannot be born with fleas. If their mum, or any other household pet, has fleas, kittens can become infested immediately after birth.
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5. From mother to pup. Roundworm, the most common worm affecting pets, can be transmitted from an infected mother to the unborn puppies in her womb via the placenta. An infected dog can also pass roundworms and hookworms to her puppies during nursing.
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Kittens should be wormed: every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age, then. every month until 6 months of age, then. every 3 months for life.
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Pinworms in Animals Dogs and cats do not get pinworms. As a result, they are not a potential reservoir for infection of people either. In other words, your child cannot get pinworms from your dog or cat.
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Q: Do all puppies have worms? A: Not all puppies, but it is very common for puppies to have roundworms or hookworms, either passed in utero or through a mothers' milk. Because worm infection is so common, we normally deworm puppies just to be safe.
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Roundworms are not particularly harmful to adult cats, but large numbers may cause life-threatening problems in kittens and debilitated older cats. In kittens, common clinical signs include a pot-bellied appearance, abdominal discomfort, depressed appetite, dull hair coat, vomiting and diarrhea, or poor growth.
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Hookworms are one of the more common intestinal parasites that cats may suffer from. They invade and live in the cat's small intestine, disrupting its digestive system. If untreated, a hookworm infestation can be fatal, especially in kittens.
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People often feel guilty if their dog has worms, but almost all puppies are born with roundworms, and most will become infected with roundworms or hookworms via their mother's milk. It is very easy for dogs to be exposed to a range of parasites throughout their lives.
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You may find that worms, or parts of worms, are visible in your cat's stool. They may also be visible around their anus, or possibly in their bedding. Worms can be a variety of sizes; the most common worm, roundworm, can grow up to 10cm long (although you are unlikely to see one this big). Worms are usually white.
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Are feline tapeworms infectious to people? Yes, although infection is not common or likely. A flea must be ingested for humans to become infected with the most common feline tapeworms. Most reported cases have involved children.
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Worms are also nasty parasites commonly found in cats and dogs. These can be transferred to humans causing skin lesions, intestinal parasites and sometimes blindness. They occur all year round and therefore it is recommended to treat every 3 months.
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Most cats are infected with roundworms at some point in their life. ... If your cat suffers weight loss, dull hair, and a potbellied appearance, it may have a major roundworm infection. You may see roundworms in your cat's feces or vomit. Your veterinarian can help you with roundworm prevention, examination, and treatment.
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Newborn hares, called leverets, are fully developed at birth—furred with open eyes—while newborn rabbits, called kittens or kits, are born undeveloped, with closed eyes, no fur, and an inability to regulate their own temperature, Stott said.
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To protect your cat, common worms can be easily controlled with a routine worming treatment. Kittens need to be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age. After six months all cats need to be wormed every three months for effective protection.
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Deworm puppies and kittens at two, four, six and eight weeks of age, then again at 12 and 16 weeks of age. Deworm again at six months and one year. Then deworm as an adult.
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Then you should worm them every two weeks until they are eight weeks old. After this, it's safe to worm every month until they are six months old and then decrease to once every one to three months (find out more in our article on worming kittens).