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Cat Parasite Coccidia: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Cat parasite coccidia are single-celled organisms that can infect cats of all ages, though kittens are particularly vulnerable. These microscopic parasites reside in the intestines, causing coccidiosis, a diarrheal disease. The infection is spread through the fecal-oral route, meaning cats become infected by ingesting oocysts (the parasite’s egg-like stage) present …