Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Cats
- Skin Disorders of Cats
- Structure of the Skin in Cats
- Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Cats
- Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Cats
- Treatment of Skin Disorders in Cats
- Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders of Cats
- Allergies of Cats
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
- Fleas of Cats
- Flies and Mosquitoes of Cats
- Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Cats
- Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Cats
- Itching (Pruritus) in Cats
- Lice of Cats
- Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) of Cats
- Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Cats
- Photosensitization in Cats
- Pox Infection in Cats
- Pyoderma in Cats
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Cats
- Ticks of Cats
- Tumors of the Skin in Cats
- Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Cats
Also see professional content regarding helminths.
Helminths are parasitic worms. Dracunculus insignis is a species of roundworm found mainly in the connective tissue beneath the skin of the legs. They are known to infest raccoons, minks, and other animals in North America. These worms are rare in cats, but they are occasionally found in cats that have been around small lakes and bodies of shallow, stagnant water. Cats can also become infected by drinking contaminated water or eating an infected animal such as a frog. Treatment requires careful extraction of the worm by a veterinarian. In some cases, medications are also given (Veterinary.heading on page Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Dogs : Dracunculus Infection).
- Skin Disorders of Cats
- Structure of the Skin in Cats
- Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Cats
- Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Cats
- Treatment of Skin Disorders in Cats
- Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders of Cats
- Allergies of Cats
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
- Fleas of Cats
- Flies and Mosquitoes of Cats
- Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Cats
- Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Cats
- Itching (Pruritus) in Cats
- Lice of Cats
- Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) of Cats
- Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Cats
- Photosensitization in Cats
- Pox Infection in Cats
- Pyoderma in Cats
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Cats
- Ticks of Cats
- Tumors of the Skin in Cats
- Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Cats