Intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms can cause havoc with your cat’s system. These worms enter your cat’s body as larvae or eggs. They grow into adult parasites, which cause anemia and prevent absorption of vitamins and minerals while they clog the lungs and blood vessels. If you don’t eliminate intestinal parasites, your cat may die. These worms can be passed on to you too. Your cat’s infection begins when walking through soil or litter containing feces from infected animals. She could also get worms by eating an infected rodent. And some eggs come from fleabites. Treat your cat for fleas and ticks all year round. Keep rodents such as mice out of your home. And have your cat tested for worms as recommended and follow treatment instructions. Over-the-counter medications don’t work with all worms and can harm your cat if used without proper guidance. Learn more from your Livonia, MI veterinary clinic. Visit this link for additional details: http://farmingtonveterinary.com/