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Treatment of parasitic worms in cats: Fortunately, there are many products on the market to treat the more common types of worms such as tapeworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Oral tablets and topical products which are applied to the back of the neck are the most common.
1. Vomiting. Vomiting is a very common problem with cats with a multitude of causes. They range from eating something poisonous or inedible (like string), to infection, urinary tract disease, or diabetes to hairballs. Symptoms are usually obvious, and include drooling and abdominal heaving.