Signs and Symptoms of Roundworms:both kinds of roundworms can produce any of the following symptoms, though symptoms may only occur with heavy infections:
Diagnosis of Roundworms:Eggs of roundworms can be seen under the microscope following a fecal flotation.
Directions for kittens and cats weighing:
Pull each capsule apart and sprinkle contents into cat's food. To be sure the full dose is taken, mix it well with only one-half of the regular feeding. When cat has finished eating the dosed food, give balance of the meal. Repeat first dose 10 days later.
Reinfection can occur from hunting or ingesting eggs present in contaminated the soil. Repeat treatment if indicated. Roundworms are intestinal parasites that are common in cats. There are two species of roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxacaris leonina) that infect cats, one of which can cause health problems in humans too.