![]() In certain cases, killing the hookworms is not enough to save a severely affected cat’s life. It usually takes anywhere between two and four weeks from the time of the initial infestation for the cat to be able to pass the hookworms to other cats, animals, and/or humans.Ī number of drugs and drug combinations are approved for the treatment of hookworm infections. The adult worms reproduce eggs that then pass through the stool. There, they feed on the cat’s blood and mature into adult worms. Once the larvae are inside the cat’s body, they make their way to the lungs, then the small intestine, where they attach themselves to the intestinal wall. Outdoor cats and those in shelters are more at risk for becoming infected with hookworms, although indoor cats can still contract this common parasite. Kittens can become infected when drinking their mother’s milk. Cats may contract hookworms via drinking water infested with the larvae ingestion of animals/rodents infected with hookworms or larval penetration of the skin, usually through the feet when walking on infected soil, sand, or litter. Hookworm eggs are passed through the feces, where they then hatch into larvae. ![]() A cat can become infected with hookworms in a few ways. ![]()
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