Fleas

• Fleas can cause severe allergic reactions, anemia and tapeworm infections. Flea infestations can be treated and prevented with topical adulticides.
  
  

Tapeworms

• Tapeworms reside in the digestive system and rob cats of vital nutrients. Tapeworm treatment consists of an oral tablet that interferes with the protein coating of the worm and allows it to be digested.
  
  

Roundworms

• Roundworms reside in the digestive system and can cause malnutrition, vomiting and diarrhea. Treatment is with an oral anthelmintic.
  
  

Hookworms and Whipworms

• Whipworms and hookworms reside in the digestive tracts and can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhea, malnutrition, anemia and dehydration. Whipworm and hookworm infestation can be life-threatening if untreated. Treatment is with an oral anthelmintic.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• Many of the parasites that infect cats can also infect humans, so parasites must be treated to keep both of you healthy.