What are the Types of Parasitic Diseases Affecting Cats

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What are the Types of Parasitic Diseases
Affecting Cats?
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Owning a cat is a hugely pleasurable experience,
as they can be wonderful companions to us humans.
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However, their health is a constant concern for
us humans, as cats are especially susceptible to
parasitic diseases in comparison to other animals.
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Let us look at some basic and most common
parasites found in cats and how you can prevent
them from occurring in your own cat.
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Most common types of parasites in cats
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Some of the more pervasive, invasive, and common
parasitic diseases that affect cats are
gastrointestinal by nature.
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Tapeworms
Roundworms
Hookworms
These types of parasites are usually grouped into
worm categories, as they generally take the form
of a worm-like creature that invades your pet
internally and they are-
Lungworms
Heartworms
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Furthermore, it is more common for kittens to
have worms, as they have not been vaccinated yet
or have been treated by a veterinarian.
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Most cats have a parasite at some point in their
life, as its just the nature of their being.
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However, it is important to do whatever you can
as a pet owner to keep gastrointestinal parasites
at bay.
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Other common types of parasites
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Besides gastrointestinal parasites, other
parasites live externally on your cats body,
which can especially be a nuisance to us humans.
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These are the two most common parasites found in
pet fur and skin
-Fleas
-Teaks
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Fleas and ticks also pose a danger to humans, so
its important to ask your vet about how to
prevent and treat such parasites before they
invade your home.
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Signs in your cat's behavior to look out for
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If your pet is plagued with a parasite, youll
certainly notice some changes in their behavior
and the common signs noticeable in your cat are-
Changes in appetite
Changes in behavior
Increased water consumption
Visible parasites in stools
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Behavioral changes can also be attributed to
other health conditions or decreased pet mood,
such as pet depression.
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Its best to have your vet examine your cat and
analyze a stool sample to rule-out parasites as
the primary cause of your cats symptoms.
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Preventive measures to prevent parasites
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The best way to keep your cat free from
parasites is to follow a preventive care routine.
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Most vets are proactive about cat health when it
comes to preventing parasites, as they are highly
common in cats, especially during the first year
of the cats life.
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Here are some guidelines to follow to help keep
your cat free of parasites
1-Bring your cat to regular, annual exams 2-Be
sure to de-worm new kittens when brought into the
household 3-Ask your vet about heartworm, flea,
and tick preventive medications 4-Conduct tests
for heartworm 5-Follow your vets recommended
preventive care measures such as
vaccinations 6-Do not feed your cat raw
meats 7-Make sure your cats water is always
fresh and clean
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It is critical to bring any new kittens to the
vet immediately to establish a parasite
preventive care routine.
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Most parasitic diseases are treatable with
medications, but young kittens are especially
susceptible to dying from parasitic diseases like
heartworms.
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How can we Help you
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Here at Dr. Rons Animal Hospital Emergency, we
have treated parasitic diseases in cats from all
over the areas of Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand
Oaks, Chatsworth, and the greater Ventura County,
CA, area.
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Parasites are highly common in cats, and we make
it our goal to establish preventive care routines
with all of our cat owner clients.
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If youve recently adopted a new kitten or
suspect your cat has a parasite, please do not
hesitate to contact us to schedule a check-up.
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Your pets health is of the utmost importance to
us, and well treat them as if they were part of
our own family.
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