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Whipworms of the Cat
Dr. Danelia de Kock, DVM, BS Math
March 26, 2024
What is it? Trichuriasis is a parasitic infection of the cecum and large intestine caused by whipworms, which are nematodes. Trichuris felis (syn Trichuris campanula, Trichuris serrata) is the cat whipworm. Feline whipworm infections are rare in domestic cats in the USA. Eggs are extremely resistant in the environment and