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8 Μαΐ 2004 · There are species of whipworms that can infect cats: Trichuris serrata in North America and Trichuris campanula in Europe. Cats are clean animals and fastidious around feces, and they rarely get infected. When they do, worm numbers are so small that symptoms hardly ever occur.
Large infestations of whipworm can cause watery diarrhea, weight loss, and general debilitation. Whipworm infection in cats was rare in North America but cases appear to be rising. Infection is more common in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
18 Απρ 2024 · Some cats may have whipworm and not show any signs, especially if they only have a few worms in their GI tract. Other cats can have watery diarrhea, flatulence, and blood or mucus in the feces. Some cats may have significant weight loss or fluid buildup in the abdomen.
Whipworm in cats is caused by the ingestion of water, food or flesh (mice, birds, etc.) contaminated with adult whipworms, whipworm larva, or eggs. To understand how a cat may become infected with whipworms, an individual must understand the lifecycle and nature of these parasitic worms.
30 Ιουλ 2021 · Whipworms are a large intestinal parasite in dogs and cats. Dogs often get infected with Trichurias vulpis and cats get infected with T. felis, T. serrata, and T. campanula. Whipworms tend to be rather species-specific, meaning dogs and cats have their own whipworm parasites.
26 Σεπ 2024 · Signs of whipworm infection in cats include bloody diarrhea, weight loss, lack of appetite, dehydration, and anemia. In severe cases, the infection can cause inflammation of the large intestine...
Diagnosis of Whipworms in Small Animals. Clinical evaluation. Examination of feces for parasite eggs. Examination of feces for whipworm antigen. The characteristic symmetrical, thick-shelled eggs with bipolar plugs are detected on flotation of feces from infected dogs and cats; egg dimensions are 72–90 x 32–40 mcm.
