On this page, you will find schedules indicating the best times to perform fecal testing. You can also view diagrams that show how a worm infection occurs. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
It is important to perform fecal testing regularly (4 times a year). This helps you build a clear record and provides valuable insight into your cat’s susceptibility to worms. It also gives you better control over your worm management.
Below is the schedule you can follow for your kitten. By starting fecal testing during the first year of life, you’ll gain proper control over worm management.
All worms have their own life cycle, but the basic process is the same. The larva is ingested by the cat and migrates through the body. Inside the body, the larva becomes a worm that lays eggs. The eggs are passed through the feces and end up on the ground. From the eggs, larvae hatch, starting the cycle all over again.
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Below you can see the life cycle of the roundworm. The roundworm larva is ingested and travels through the intestinal wall, liver, lungs, and digestive system before developing into an adult worm.
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Below is the life cycle of the tapeworm. Cats become infected by eating or licking an intermediate host or through feces from dogs, foxes, or other cats.
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