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Cats are accomplished at masking signs of illness and internal parasites are no exception. A cat carrying a significant worm burden will often appear perfectly well, making routine parasite testing one of the most reliable ways to stay informed about your cat’s internal health.
Wormcount provides accurate, laboratory-based parasite testing for cats direct to owners across the UK, with no veterinary referral required. Send us your cat’s sample using our easy-to-use collection kit, and our experienced laboratory team will provide a detailed PDF report along with free access to our in-house clinical team of Registered Animal Medicines Advisors (RAMAs) available to support you with your results and any next steps.
We offer a range of feline parasite screening options, from routine worm counts to more detailed investigations. Whether you’re looking to monitor your cat’s parasite burden regularly or explore a specific concern, our quick guide can help you choose the most appropriate test.
Intestinal worms (including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and whipworms) are among the most common internal parasites found in cats. They can be picked up through the environment, through hunting prey, or passed from mother to kitten. A faecal egg count (FEC) analyses a sample of your cat’s faeces to identify and quantify the worm eggs present, giving a clear picture of their current parasite burden. Because worms only produce detectable eggs once they reach reproductive maturity, regular testing every three months is recommended for healthy adult cats to ensure any burden is identified and monitored over time. Our results are delivered as a detailed PDF report, expressed as eggs per gram (epg) of faeces, with an easy-to-understand key included.
Lungworm is a serious and potentially life-threatening parasite that is increasingly present across the UK. Cats can become infected through contact with infected prey such as birds and rodents, making outdoor and hunting cats particularly susceptible. As with many parasites, lungworm infections are frequently asymptomatic, meaning a cat can be infected without showing any obvious signs. Where symptoms do occur, they may include coughing, difficulty breathing, lethargy and weight loss. Our lungworm screen detects and identifies live larvae in your cat’s faecal sample and is capable of identifying all species of lungworm currently present in the UK.
Two protozoal parasites deserve particular attention in cats: Giardia and Tritrichomonas foetus. Both can cause persistent or intermittent gastrointestinal signs, including diarrhoea, and both may be overlooked without specific diagnostic testing.
Giardia is a microscopic intestinal parasite that spreads readily between cats and can also be transmitted to humans. Many cats carry the parasite without showing symptoms but may still spread it to other animals in the household. We offer Giardia testing using either antigen detection or qPCR, depending on your requirements. These are available as standalone tests or as part of a combination screen.
Tritrichomonas foetus is a protozoan parasite more commonly associated with cats than dogs and is particularly relevant in multi-cat households and catteries. It typically causes chronic large-bowel diarrhoea and can be difficult to identify without dedicated testing. Our Tritrichomonas foetus test uses qPCR to provide highly accurate detection of the pathogen.
