My cat has WORMS O.O

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I'M FREAKING OUT!!! I have been seeing white things on my cats bottom for, like... 2 months!! My mom said nothing was wrong!! But then I picked one up and it started to WIGGLE!! I ran and flushed it down the toilet. She has had fleas but over 15 months ago. She doesn't scratch. Or Complain and she doesn't seem in pain! I'm so confused... What kind does she have!! She still eats and goes to the bathroom. I also found 2 holes near her bottom hole. I feel so bad... We also have another cat (Boy) They are both Spayed/Neutered... I will admit... I'm scared... Is she going to be alright?? Please help me 
 I love my little girl and boy
 and I don't want anything to happen to them 
 
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Also I saw the worms coming out of those holes O.O
 

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She's going to be fine. Sounds like it's just tapeworm - which cats usually get from having fleas. She needs to be treated with Drontal (if you're in the U.S.). You need to see a vet for this, it requires a prescription. Please do not use over-the-counter dewormers.

For tapeworm, it only requires one dose. :)
 
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yes they look like rice and are very creepy
 
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i have not seen a string of small rice though
 

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Yeah, it's a segmented worm, so often all you'll see is those little bits. That's tapeworm. Your cat got it from the fleas. Your kitty needs to be treated with the proper medication, which can only be purchased from a vet. In the U.S., the most common treatment is Drontal, and you only need one dose. Some vets may sell it to you without seeing the cat; others may not. It really just depends on your family's relationship with the vet.
 
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