Since the cat's environment can be laden with hookworm eggs and larvae, it may be necessary to treat it with a chemical to kill them. There are several available formulations which are safe to use on grass. In rare cases, kittens or debilitated cats might require a blood transfusion because of severe anemia . With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis is good for full recovery from hookworm infection. To effectively break the life cycle of the most common intestinal parasites, kittens should be dewormed on the schedule recommended by the veterinarian.
Strict hygiene is especially important for children.
Do not allow children to play in potentially contaminated environments. Be mindful of the risk posed by public parks and non-covered sandboxes. Sandboxes which have fitted covers are popular and are well-advised to prevent infection of children with intestinal parasites. Control of rodents is important since they may play a role in transmission of hookworms to cats. Stool should be removed from litterboxes daily, if possible.