My cat has white worms. What should I do to get rid of them fast?

Vets legally have to treat and animal in need so you should be adamant about getting them seen when you call. In this instance as long as the cats seem well you can buy wormer for them. I would buy the wormer direct from the vet or a good pet shop and I would recommend a product such as milbemax. You should do this every few months.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The worms in the photo appear to be tapeworms or, less commonly, pinworms. these can cause impactions and diarrhea, especially in kittens. Unfortunately, I am unable to prescribe medication for Coco without having examined her. However, your veterinarian can quickly determine the exact type of parasites present with a fecal sample and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Because many parasites are transmitted by fleas, it is important for Coco to be on a monthly flea preventative. You should also be careful when cleaning out her litter box to make sure you wash your hands well with soap and water, as some of these parasites can infect humans. I hope all is well!

It sounds like Boots may have intestinal parasites. There are many different kinds, but we usually lump them into 3 groups: round/hook/whip worms look like spaghetti, tapeworms look like flat noodles or small grains of rice, and coccidia or giardia are other types that are not visibly seen. You can try an OTC dewormer that treats the specific type of worm you are seeing and make sure it is repeated in a few weeks as directed on the label, but I recommend that Boots go to a vet. She is way overdue for kitten vaccines and a rabies shot (which is required in all cats and dogs by law - even if they will never ever step foot outside). There are many nasty cat viruses that can cause illness and even death. Your vet can also test a fecal sample to determine the most appropriate treatment timeline for her individual parasite(s).

It could be Pants has intestinal worms such as tapeworms. You will need to take him into the vet to get this diagnosed and to get medication, as tapeworms require praziquantel to treat, which is prescription only from the vet. Best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are different dewormers and which one is used depends on which worm is affecting the patient. I recommend that you have Dusty evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

I’m going to guess that this is a roundworm. It can be difficult to identify adult worms but it is usually much easier to identify eggs in a stool sample. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian for a stool analysis and to get the appropriate deworming medication.

In general, the best way to tell if Salem has worms is to take a fecal sample to your veterinarian for analysis - intestinal parasite eggs are microscopic, so most of the time you won't be able to see anything just by looking. Certain types of worms, such as roundworms and tapeworms, can sometimes be seen in the stool - but if you're not seeing anything, this is not a reliable indicator that your pet doesn't have worms. To get rid of worms, you will need to deworm Salem with a broad-spectrum dewormer labeled for cats. You can find dewormers at most pet stores that will cover some parasites, but you will need a prescription dewormer from your vet in order to treat tapeworms as these are not killed by over-the-counter dewormers.