Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms ...

These worms consume your cat’s blood and are passed around through feces and infected soil. These worms are dangerous, especially to young kittens, as they can cause intestinal tract bleeding ...

A large load of worms can make your cat look potbellied. Sometimes, you may see living, adult worms in your cat's feces. Roundworm infection can cause severe disease in your cat.

Dogs and cats can also develop the same symptoms people do due to parasitic infections. In addition to risks of hookworms and roundworms, pets are also vulnerable to whipworm, giardia and coccidia.

NHS also explains that Toxocariasis is caused by parasite worms found in some dog, cat, and fox poo. Animals that have these worms in their digestive system can pass out the worm eggs in their ...

Veterinary surgeon warns why flushing cat, dog poop poses health risks. ... This recommendation is primarily due to the presence of toxocara, a worm parasite commonly found in animal faeces.