Blog Title: Baby Kitten New? A Helpful First-Week Guide for First-Time Owners

Parasites: The Gross Truth

Assume your baby has worms. Roundworms and hookworms are passed from the mother's milk. You will see tiny rice-like segments near the tail (tapeworms) or spaghetti-like worms in vomit (roundworms). A single dose of pyrantel (dewormer) is standard. Also, ask the vet about ear mites—if your kitten shakes its head constantly, that is the culprit.