Toxocara cati infection is a common, non–life-threatening condition of kittens and adult cats. Recognizing and treating toxocariases is important because they represent a human health hazard, as well, and because infective eggs are difficult to eradicate after an environment has been contaminated. Many drugs are available for treatment and some prevent vertical transmission of the parasites to offspring.
One thing missing in the take-home points from Timothy Wu, MS, DVM, DACVP, is guidance for cat owners to cover the kids’ sandboxes.
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, January/February 2023. Link.