Infection with Capillaria plica in Cats
 
One type of worms in cats is caused by the parasitic worm known as Capillaria – the condition is capillariasis. The worm infects the urinary bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Often, there are no symptoms and diagnosis of the cat worm is incidental. However, especially in cats with a heavy infection, symptoms include:
 

Frequent urination
Painful urination
Bloody urine
Straining to urinate ...read more