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That’s not rice on your cat’s backside…it could be tapeworms
Rice-like segments around a cat's rear or bedding may be tapeworm segments.
Rice-like segments around a cat's rear or bedding may be tapeworm segments. Veterinary assessment helps confirm infection and plan parasite control.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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