Being able to spot cat worm symptoms is important to anyone who has a cat in their life and you and your cat will both be glad you know what to look for. Many of the parasites which affect cats can lead to permanent damage, so its vital that you keep an eye out for your cats health. Common cat worms include hookworms, tape worms, lungworms, roundworms and cat heartworm. There is no shortage of parasiticidal chemical treatments you can buy, but its better to treat cat worms naturally.

Sometimes your cat introduces her cat worms in a really gross manner. If she throws up after eating and you notice tiny white bits of something that looks like pasta - but she didn't have spaghetti for dinner, then you just spotted roundworms.

Your cat might have a wheeze; this could simply indicate a cold and vets see thousands of cats which seem to have a respiratory ailment. However, these symptoms can also mean that your cat is afflicted with parasitic lungworms. They will cause your cat to present symptoms which seem like asthma, but of course a different course of treatment is recommended if lungworms are the issue.

If you've recently adopted a new cat, there's a good chance that he has some unwelcome stowaways: cat worms. If you haven't yet been able to get into the vet for an exam, then you'll need to keep an eye on the litter box. If you see black, tarry looking or bloody stools, then your cat probably has hookworms. Your vet can make a definitive diagnosis of this problem.

If your cat is showing blood in her vomit or she has bouts of diarrhea, then this may indicate roundworms. Her system needs to purge these parasites immediately. However, your cat can become quickly dehydrated and under-nourished so you need to regulate treatment quickly.

Cat worms are parasites that feed off of your cat's blood. In serious infestations, anemia can result. However, the most serious threat to your cat from cat worms is developing an impacted GI tract " her intestines are packed with roundworms!" is not something you want to hear. Young cats especially may suffer an intestinal perforation as a result of this impaction.

You may have visions of a cat tapeworm many feet long, but in fact, these parasites are less of a threat than roundworms. Next time your kitty jumps on your lap and shows you her tail, take a look around for any tapeworms. They look like little pieces of rice and may be stuck in her fur or even in her rear-end. Also check her bedding for these rice-like clues.

Cat heartworm infestation is one of the most serious of cat worm health threats. Your cat might cough, gag, vomit or appear to have difficulty breathing. Tragically, a cat with these worms may show no symptoms and simply die without warning.

Here is a brief list of cat worm symptoms which every cat owner needs to be aware of and watch for. If your cat exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, then there may be a cat worm infestation.

1. Choking

2. Loose stools

3. Coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing

4. Repeatedly vomits

5. Vomiting short, white spaghetti-like matter

6. Black, tarry or bloody stools

7. White rice pieces stuck in her fur around her tail

Your vet will probably recommend a chemically derived oral or topical treatment to get rid of these cat parasites. Many cat owners are choosing to go the natural route with remedies like wormwood (Artemisia Absinthinium). This herb is often used to treat parasitic infestations in cats and should be considered as a possible remedy to provide your cat much needed relief from her cat worm symptoms.

Or you can choose a gentle, natural remedy including wormword. Wormwood has been used for centuries as a natural purgative of parasites and will clear up your cat's worms in a few days.