How to Tell If a Pet Has Round Worms
Roundworms are parasites that can live inside the digestive track of animals. Ringworms are not typically life threatening to adult pets, but they can be deadly for younger animals, such as puppies and kittens. For adult animals, ringworm can cause a variety of different health issues. If you think your pet may have roundworms, you need to be on the look out for these symptoms. If you notice any of these symptoms, you may want to contact your local vet.
Instructions
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Look for worms in your animal's feces. This is a surefire way to know if your pet has roundworms.
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Look for abnormal bumps and spots if you have a cat. Ringworm in cats can develop large external growths.
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Listen to your pet to see if it coughs, wheezes or has any other kinds of breathing problems.
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Monitor your pets' weight. If they have lost a sudden amount of weight or if they have a pot belly, they might have roundworm.
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Watch the frequency of your pet's urination. If it urinates often or has difficulty urinating, it may have roundworm.
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Take a puppy or kitten into the vet if they are throwing up or have diarrhea more than once a day. This may mean they have roundworm and because their immune system isn't fully developed the condition can be life threatening.
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