There are about 34,000 different types of worm; many are so small you wouldn't be able to see them without a microscope! Worms are hermaphrodite, which means they have both male and female ...

In fact, as many as 45% of cats have worms at any given time ... and treat worm infections. Here's what you need to know about how cats get worms and what to do if your cat is infected.

Intestinal worms are parasites that live in your gut. The worms can cause symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.