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CHAPTER XVII 

 Worms 



It is doubtful if the owners and breeders 

 of cats are aware of the many troubles caused 

 by worms. No animal with worms can be at 

 its best. Dysentery, chronic catarrh, sore eyes, 

 poor coat, loss of appetite then again ravenous 

 appetite, are some of the signs that the animal 

 has worms. 



The round-worm and the tape-worm are 

 the most common kind found among cats. 

 Many claim the tape-worm is caused by fleas, 

 the flea eggs being taken into the stomach with 

 hair when the cat washes. Some claim too 

 much meat causes worms, but whatever the 

 cause and we are not at all sure of the cause, 

 the worms must be removed. 



There are a number of good worm medi- 

 cines on the market. Be sure to follow direct- 

 ions closely and be sure it is a remedy you can 

 feel safe to give. The ''Cat Courier" published 

 in Detroit, Michigan, address to Henry Clay 

 Hotel, handles very reliable cat remedies, and 

 Dr. Woodruff, of Brainard & Woodruff, Cleve- 

 land, Ohio, also puts up a good worm medicine. 

 All cats should be wormed at intervals of about 

 six weeks to two months, whether they show 

 signs of worms or not, as it will keep them free 



