Intestinal Parasites

Intestinal parasites are life forms that live in the intestinal tract of other living beings (the host). The parasites may injure the lining of the intestinal tract as they sap the nutrients from the host's tissues or the intestinal contents. This weakens the host from tissue injury, diarrhea, blood loss, loss of vital nutrients, dehydration, and shock. If the parasite is allowed to flourish without interruption, the host may become weakened enough to die.

The CDC recommends dewormings every 2 weeks until the cat reaches 16 weeks of age. Monthly heartworm prevention for life will control intestinal parasites.