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  • Jul 10, 2010, 05:03 PM
    JanRebecca76
    Kitten with worms - can I get them?
    There was a kitten out side in the yard - very little - brought him in to feed - he had little worms crawling in his rectum - and died that night - can I get the worms he had? I scrubbed down as much as I could with clorox spray and wipes - he did not get anywhere close to my seven week old kitten -- please help! I'm freaking out -- how likely is it for a human to get worms from a cat/kitten?
  • Jul 10, 2010, 08:05 PM
    hheath541

    Here's an article that explains the risks. Basically, you should be just fine, as long as you washed your hands after handling the baby and cleaned the area. It sounds like you were very careful, so you should be fine.

    Dogs and Cats Transmit Roundworms to Humans More Often Than Previously Believed - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com


    Just so you know, deworming your kitten wouldn't be a bad idea. In the very least, it will be a preventative measure. You can get deworming meds in most pet and department stores.
  • Jul 11, 2010, 07:23 AM
    JanRebecca76
    My kitten has been treated with revolution -so should be good - he's been to the vet for first round of shots an all...
  • Jul 11, 2010, 02:46 PM
    hheath541

    Then it sounds like you have everything under control and there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

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