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Diarrhea in cats can have several causes, with infections from single-cell intestinal parasites being a common explanation. Researchers studied nearly 300 cats in order to assess the presence and ...

When veterinarians found half-foot-long worms living in their feline patients, they had discovered something new: The worms, Dracunculus insignis, had never before been seen in cats. The worms can ...

Most cats will get intestinal parasites at some time in their lives. Commonly called worms, there are several different types. Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites found in cats. They ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian ...

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Sylvester’s mom called in a panic. Her adorable black and white kitten had some strange-looking material stuck in the hair under his tail. She described it as some hard, light tan granules. When we ...

If you suspect your cat has worms, you should check for signs in your cat's stool. Thorsten Nilson / EyeEm / Getty Images Your cat may have worms if they are vomiting, losing weight, or you see worms ...