Intestinal Parasites

Lecture Notes

For hookworm infections, you may see adult worms in the feces or vomit. The signs can also reflect moderate to severe blood loss, because hookworms will cause bleeding into the intestinal tract resulting in internal blood loss. Signs of intestinal blood loss can include black, tarry stool. These animals are also prone to anemia.

Blood loss from severe hookworm infections may cause death in young kittens and puppies.

Adult cats may also suffer blood loss from hookworms and can have diarrhea and show weight loss.