In a surprising twist that sounds more like science fiction than medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered that parasites found in cat litter boxes might hold the key to treating devastating ...

Hi Biscuit, I need some help. We have three cats. I just went to clean the litter box, and I found poop that is covered in tapeworms (it looks like little grains of white rice that are moving).

Almost all cats get infested with these parasites at some time in life, usually when they are kittens. Other worms that can affect cats include hookworms, heartworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.

What Is the Treatment for Tapeworm in Cats? You'll need to treat your adult cat with a deworming product every 1 to 3 months. Speak to your vet about getting the right kind of dewormer for your cats.

Answer: These sound like tapeworms. Tapeworms are generally the only worms that you may see in an adult cat. They are generally less than a half-inch in length and may wiggle or move when they emerge.

Tapeworms aren’t a particularly common occurrence in humans in developed countries, but every year, a certain number of people do experience infections. While treatment isn’t always necessary ...

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