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Toxocara Cati
A parasitic condition in cats caused by the Toxocara cati nematode, which is considered the more harmful of the two primary feline roundworm species.
Key Facts
- Adult female worms can reach lengths of up to seven inches.
- It cannot infect dogs, which are susceptible to the related Toxocara canis.
- The parasite has a complex life cycle involving tissue migration and encystment.