{"id":1816,"date":"2023-09-18T11:38:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T11:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1816"},"modified":"2025-02-14T06:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T06:54:44","slug":"worming-your-cat-is-there-a-natural-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/ca\/worming-your-cat-is-there-a-natural-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Worming your cat \u00e2\u20ac\u201c is there a natural alternative?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcWorming\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 (or more correctly de-worming) your cat is an essential part of being a responsible pet parent. Worms can have\u00c2\u00a0serious health effects and not only do they pose a danger to your cat, but some of them can also infect humans and all of them can infect other household pets. Consequently, intestinal\u00c2\u00a0worming\u00c2\u00a0should never be overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here at HomeoPet, our mission is to provide a more natural way to help keep your pets healthy and although there are a range of chemical-based products available on the market today to treat worms, a drug free approach is possible, thanks to Host No More. <\/span><\/p>\n

Feline Host No More<\/a> is formulated specifically for cats, is easy to administer, is safe and gentle with HPUS listed Monographs for all major worm types. <\/span><\/p>\n

But before we look at how Host No More can potentially benefit a cat with worms, we should have a basic understanding of the signs and consequences of worm infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your cat have worms?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are many symptoms that your cat may display that would indicate she has worms, including vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and weight loss. If\u00c2\u00a0worms\u00c2\u00a0are left untreated for a long time, the\u00c2\u00a0effects\u00c2\u00a0can potentially be fatal \u00e2\u20ac\u201c particularly for kittens so you should always take veterinary advice before addressing the issue. <\/span><\/p>\n

The long-term\u00c2\u00a0effect of worms in cats\u00c2\u00a0include anaemia from a loss of blood, or a blockage in the intestines caused by too many tapeworms \u00e2\u20ac\u201c both of which can have devastating\u00c2\u00a0consequences, so regular treatment is a requirement for all felines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of worms in cats<\/b><\/h2>\n

Roundworm<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Intestinal roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites in felines and occur in cats of all ages and are usually picked up from an unclean environment. You may notice adult roundworms in your cat’s faeces or vomit. They will appear white or light brown in color and may be several inches long.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eggs from roundworms<\/span> are passed in the faeces and can remain viable in the environment for several years. These eggs can then infect other cats either by ingesting eggs directly from a contaminated environment or by eating a prey animal such as a mouse or rat that may itself have eaten the eggs. Consequently, a clean environment is crucial in the fight against roundworm infestation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tapeworm<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Tapeworms look like small pieces of rice and can be found in the faeces or around the tail and rear area. To complete their life-cycle, all tapeworms require an intermediate host to first eat the eggs from the environment, and then your cat becomes infected by eating the intermediate host. <\/span><\/p>\n

Both fleas and small rodents (rats and mice) act as intermediate hosts, so your cat is easily infected by ingesting fleas as she grooms herself or by eating an infected mouse or rat that she may have caught while hunting. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because fleas can carry\u00c2\u00a0worms, your\u00c2\u00a0indoor\u00c2\u00a0cat\u00c2\u00a0should\u00c2\u00a0be wormed as well. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and both flea and\u00c2\u00a0worm\u00c2\u00a0treatment is easy and safe, whereas elimination of parasites once they have taken hold can be more complicated. A regular flea and\u00c2\u00a0worm\u00c2\u00a0treatment regime will help keep your cat – and\u00c2\u00a0you \u00e2\u20ac\u201c safe and healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whipworm<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Whipworms look like\u00c2\u00a0tiny pieces of thread, with one end enlarged, and live and lay eggs in your cat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s intestine which are then passed out in faeces, though they cannot be commonly seen with the unaided eye. \u00c2\u00a0They then spend about two weeks on ground developing into infective embryos before being ingested by your cat once again and so continuing on their lifecycle. Whipworms\u00c2\u00a0are able to live in an environment anywhere from a few months to a few years and their eggs can be present in soil, food, and water, as well as in faeces and animal flesh, consequently animals are generally infected due to poor hygiene<\/span><\/p>\n

Hookworm<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Similar to Whipworms, the very small size of Hookworms makes them very difficult to see with the unaided eye. \u00c2\u00a0They are a type of small intestinal roundworm that can cause damage to the lining of the intestine where they attach to the surface, which may result in weight loss, bleeding and anaemia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cats may be infected by ingesting eggs from their environment, from eating an infected intermediate host or by the larvae in the environment burrowing through the cat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Treating your cat for worms, naturally <\/b><\/h2>\n

HomeoPet Feline Host No More<\/a> may aid in the recovery from worm infestation and is ideal for the removal of worms where a drug-free approach is favoured. It is also extremely useful for debilitation caused by severe worm infestation where concurrent use with a conventional wormer has been recommended by your veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feline Host No More can also help those animals with\u00c2\u00a0an intolerance of the side effects from conventional drugs. Where the owner may report vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rashes or any of the other myriad of side effect symptoms which can occur as a result of such sensitivities. \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Feline Host No More ingredients have drug monographs in the HPUS the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia covering the following types of worms: <\/span><\/p>\n