There are two common types of hookworms that can infect cats, namely hookworms and hookworms. The subspecies include the following:
A.ceylanicum- Infected cats, dogs, golden hamsters and humans, found in Asia and Australia.
A. Schistosoma brasiliensis infects cats, dogs and occasionally humans, and is common in tropical and subtropical areas of America and Asia.
A.tubaeform-Hookworm unique to cats, distributed all over the world.
Syngnathus-Infects cats, dogs, foxes and humans, and is common in cold and temperate climates, including Britain.
02. Mode of transmission
Eggs enter the environment through feces. Within 2-5 days (depending on the environment), these eggs hatch into infectious larvae, which can be transmitted to cats at this time.
Skin penetration: In an environment with larvae, when a cat passes by, the larvae can enter the cat through the skin, then migrate to the intestine and grow up there.
Intake: You may be infected by washing, drinking water and eating contaminated food.
In utero: Females infected with hookworm can transmit larvae to kittens through uterus. Cat, I don't know yet.
Milk: One of the common ways of hookworm transmission in dogs. Cat, I don't know yet.
Once a cat is infected with larvae, the larvae will enter the small intestine and then hang on the wall to develop and mature. Mature hookworms will lay a lot of eggs and excrete them with feces. Eggs can be active in the environment for a long time.
03. Symptoms of infection
The severity of hookworm infection depends on the severity of infection and the species of hookworm. Some cats may also have no symptoms.
Black tarry feces
Anemia causes pale gums.
diarrhea
This coat has lost its luster.
Skin irritation (especially feet)
lose weight
Kitten dysplasia
04. Diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Veterinarians will diagnose hookworms by floating feces. When the cat feces sample is mixed with the solution, any eggs in the feces will float to the surface and then be observed under a microscope.
Many anthelmintics have the function of killing and preventing hookworms. At present, koji essence is recommended, which has good palatability and high cost performance.
Daily preventive measures include the following
Use insect repellent regularly, and it is recommended to expel insects once a month.
Even clean up the feces in the cat litter box.
Try to ban cats from outdoor activities.
Two weeks before mating, the female cat is deworming.
05. Other frequently asked questions
Do cats kept indoors need to be treated for hookworms?
A: Yes.
Can hookworms on cats infect people?
A: It can be contagious. However, after infecting the larvae, the larvae cannot grow into adults in the human body. Often die of skin epidermis.
How long does it take to eliminate hookworms in cats?
A: Most of the anthelmintics have obvious effects on adults, but not on eggs. The infection was confirmed. After one dose, you need to call again in two weeks.
Can the special hookworm medicine for dogs treat cats?
A: No, some ingredients are harmful to cats.