Earthworm or parasite

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I have a 9 month old indoor only cat. Today I've found the a worm on the floor that looked a bit like a earthworm. Is this a parasite that might have been passed out of my cat?

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I don't think that is a tape worm, but you can google what a tape worm, OR a heart worm looks like. I think that is an earth worm. Is it raining where you live?
 

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I have a 9 month old indoor only cat. Today I've found the a worm on the floor that looked a bit like a earthworm. Is this a parasite that might have been passed out of my cat?
Here's a chart on the common types of worms cats can get
Common Types of Intestinal Worms.jpg


You may want to send the video to your vet for a professional advice
 

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That looks like a round worm. You can take your cat to the vet for a worm test or you can take some of your cats poop to be tested for round worm eggs.

They're simple enough to treat. They look gross, but regular doses of a prescription wormer will get rid of them.
 
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