Every kitten that comes to the animal hospital should have a fecal (stool) flotation at their 8, 12 and 16 week checks.  Adults should have their stool checked annually.  Because cats are cats we often offer prophylactic deworming for outdoor cats (who can find where they poop?).  And for cats that live with lots of other kitty friends, we just take one sample from the litter pan. 

 

All cats should either receive deworming medication or a fecal exam once a year.  Statistics by the folks who know, show a 40% incidence of intestinal parasites in pets in the New England region.  Many of these parasites can be transmitted to people, so this is for everyone's well being.