Roundworm Infection in Cats. Ascariasis.

Roundworm Infection in Cats. Ascariasis.

Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm.           Nematodes (or roundworm) usually parasitic on cats include ascarids (Ascaris), filariasis, hookworms (Dirofilaria immitis), Toxocara cati, pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), and whipworms (Trichuris trichiura).  Ascaris inhabits the stomach and bowels and appears to do little damage unless present in fairly large Read more…