Wang Daye's Cat - No. 109
Text/Wang Ohno
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At least more than half of the shovelers who deworm cats do not pay attention to it. Why?
1, most people think that this thing can not be seen and touched, domestic cats are quite hygienic, regular deworming is completely unnecessary.
2, there are also some people feel that since adult worms (and any symptoms of cats) can not be seen, why deworm?
3, there are even some people think that only cats do not have fleas on the line.
A few months ago, the Thailand Daily News reported an incident in which a 16-year-old girl who loved to adopt stray cats died in hospital after being bitten by a flea on a cat.
Then in the comments section you know, people who don't like cats, or even hate them very much, are finally satisfied to be keyboard warriors. Everyone scolded the cats for being dirty, unconscionable, and killing their saviors.
There are many incidents like this, and the content is basically that the owner and the cat and dog have been in the same room for a long time, which eventually leads to various problems in the body, and even a strange disease. These news also make more and more parents afraid to let their children have pets.
In fact, after this kind of incident occurs, we need to treat it objectively. Animals are innocent, they don't want to have parasites on them, and cats and dogs infected with parasites are equal victims. As a host, you need a high degree of patience and responsibility to take care of your pet.
This article takes you to learn more about parasites and deworming. (The picture and text are longer, and it is recommended to collect it.) Fear of causing discomfort, pictured without parasites)
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right">Part.1</h1>
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" >what are the common parasites in cats? </h1>
Kittens, stray cats, free-range cats and poorly resistant cats are most susceptible to parasite infection. The terrible thing is that the parasite not only does not infect cats, but also transmits it to humans, which is a zoonotic infectious disease (emphasis here).
Parasites in general intracorporeal parasitic parasitic extrabody parasites.
Internal parasites: roundworms, coccidioides, tapeworms, pear-shaped flagellar, hookworms, heartworms, toxoplasma gondii, etc
Ectoparasites: fleas, scabies, ticks, etc
The following details the common internal parasites, in vitro will not be detailed, I believe that everyone is familiar with fleas.
1. Roundworms
Roundworms are the most common parasite, both in humans and cats. It is mainly parasitic in the digestive tract and is about 3-12 cm long.
Route of infection:
Most of them are infected by eggs and come into contact with contaminated feces, and mother cats with roundworms in their bodies are often transmitted from milk to kittens.
symptoms:
Cats vomit, diarrhea, and even find insects in vomit and feces;
Infected kittens may have bloated abdomen, weight loss and stunted growth;
Adult cats are not visible after infection, and some cats may pull out or spit out the worm body.
2. Tapeworms
Tapeworms are generally 50 cm long and predominantly parasitize the small intestines of cats
Generally, after the fleas eat the eggs of tapeworms, there are tapeworm larvae parasitizing in the body, and the cat accidentally eats the fleas in the process of licking the hair, and it will be infected with tapeworms. In addition, contact with contaminated feces may also be infected.
In the cat's feces or entrance, you can find insects the size of white rice grains, which will stretch and move. Dried tapeworms will turn into small particles around the cat's anus, visible to the naked eye.
Kittens can have diarrhea and even become dehydrated. Adult cats mostly have no obvious symptoms.
3. Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis are specific intracellular parasites, generally in the small intestine. Kittens with poor resistance develop severe symptoms of diarrhea after infection with coccidiosis, which can lead to death if left untreated. Coccidioides can survive in vitro environments for several months.
Cats eat coccidioides contaminated food or water and are directly infected by hosts with coccidiosis (rodents, such as mice, rabbits). Kittens are more susceptible to coccidiosis.
Infected kittens will have diarrhea and mucus bloody stools, diarrhea causes the cat to lose weight, stunted and dehydrated, and cats with severe symptoms will even die, and the symptoms of adult cats are not obvious.
4. Pear-shaped worms
Parasitizes in the cat's intestines, where they are wrapped in sacs and excreted through the intestines with feces.
Cats are exposed to infected feces, contaminated water and food, and have a high incidence of poor immunity or high-density rearing environments.
Diarrhea, weight loss, and severe cases of decreased appetite, dehydration and mental deterioration.
5. Toxoplasma gondii
This is a well-known parasite, and many people are prejudiced against cats because of this parasite. In fact, more than 200 species of mammals and birds in the world are infected.
The most common route of infection in cats is to eat mice and birds with cysts, and the most common way of infection in humans is to eat infected undercooked meat or vegetables. It is rare for cats to be directly infected with humans.
The most commonly affected organs are the lungs, liver, intestines and eyes. Anorexia, fever, drowsiness, diarrhea, dyspnea, cramps, and eye abnormalities are the most common clinical symptoms.
Adult cats and people infected with Toxoplasma gondii will mostly not show clinical symptoms, will recover on their own and form antibodies. Kittens will react more likely and are likely to die from acute infection. Infection of pregnant female cats and pregnant women with Toxoplasma gondii can lead to congenital fetal infection that can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right">Part.2</h1>
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > how to prevent parasite infection in cats? </h1>
1. Keep the indoor environment clean and tidy, and keep the cat's eating area and excretion area clean.
2. Regular deworming. Cats can be dewormed when they reach the age of 7 weeks, it is recommended to deworm once a month inside and outside the body, and cannot bathe for 48 hours after deworming.
3, multi-cat families to welcome new cats (especially stray cats), must do a good job of deworming, it is best to isolate the cats, to avoid infection with other cats.
4. Cats in the free range state, because they will prey on mice and birds, are very susceptible to parasites, and they should pay more attention to deworming work.
5. For pregnant female cats, do a good job of deworming to prevent parasite infection to kittens.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right">Part.3</h1>
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > do indoor cats need in vitro deworming? </h1>
Shovelers may have doubts, internal deworming can be understood, but cats are very hygienic indoors, there are no fleas on the body, why do you need to deworm in vitro?
First of all, the eggs are difficult to see with the naked eye, and we can't tell whether there is a potential danger in the cat. Secondly, the eggs of the parasites in the body are easily stuck outside the body, and some parasitic eggs can survive for more than a few months in the outside world, such as coccidiosis and pear-shaped worms, which can easily cause repeated infections in cats. Therefore, in vitro deworming still needs to be paid attention to, the specific situation can be determined, cats over 6 months old, can be dewormed once in vitro once in 3 months.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right">Part.4</h1>
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" how to treat cats that have been infected with the parasite >? </h1>
1. Cats with mild symptoms need oral deworming drugs for about 1 week, take them again after half a month, and then deworm once every 1 month.
2. If the cat's condition is more serious, there is dehydration or anemia, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time, carry out infusion or infusion, and supplement nutrition.
After understanding this knowledge, I hope that the shovelers will not start to deworm the cat after finding the parasite, so that not only the cat will suffer, but also the person will panic. Of course, don't blame the cats, after all, they are just animals, and illness is not something they can control. On the contrary, the master is the human being with the highest wisdom, and since he has raised it, it is the responsibility to take good care of it.
Keeping a pet itself requires the energy and time of the shoveler, and taking care of them carefully can ensure their healthy growth. Of course, pets will also bring companionship and joy to their owners.
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