Not all types of worms are visible to the naked eye. We test a stool sample to detect worms. Intestinal worms are contagious from one cat to another. Rodents and fleas can also transmit worms. We should check a stool sample every 6 months.
Tapeworms look like pieces of rice.
They are mobile and can be seen crawling around the rectum or in the stool. They may also have dried out and have become stuck to the fur in the anal area. Roundworms resemble spaghetti and may also be seen in the stool. Fleas Fleas are part of the environment. They are extremely mobile and can rapidly infest a house , even if the pet never goes outside.