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Can my kitten infest my other cat or me with worms2007-11-25 11:45:57

if yes how can i prevent it until i take it to the vet?

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Yes, your cat can spread the worms to any other animal it shares a litter box with. Isolate the animal until it can go to the vet or be de-wormed, especially if the worms are mature enough to be readily visible in the feces.

The only way you (or kids) can be infected is by playing in the litter box. Cleaning the box is not enough time. This only happens (mainly) when you have a toddler crawling around and putting EVERYTHING in their mouths.

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i'm not too sure if it'll infest your other cat, but it'll definitely not infest you.

maybe you can buy a bottle of deworming syrup from a pet store asap?

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It is the litter box and believe me, the other one has them too now, so get them both treated at the same time and wash the bedding they sleep on and constantly clean that litter tray. If allowed outdoors, they will get reinfected from other animals even wild animals.

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Yes. The other cat is very likely to get worms, and you also can if you're not careful.

Different species of worm are transmitted in different ways. Tapeworms are transmitted by fleas - they live in the flea, and when the flea bites, the worm egg goes into the animal through the blood and saliva. This is why you must use flea-prevention medicine as well as dewormer.

Some worm eggs can also be present on the coat of the animal, so they can be transmitted by mutual grooming.