Cat deworming is an important part of ensuring cat health. Especially for newborn kittens, deworming is a must. Today, the editor of Boqi will talk about the precautions for deworming cats. Let’s take a look.

Cat deworming

Cat deworming is divided into internal deworming and external deworming. For pet cats, deworming can begin after weaning. Nowadays, there are many ways to deworm, the most common of which are oral anthelmintics and drops of anthelmintics. Anthelmintic drugs are also toxic, so be sure to feed them according to the instructions on the instructions. Be sure to weigh the cat before using the drug, and calculate the dosage based on the weight. You should fast for 5-6 hours after deworming to ensure the effectiveness of the drug.

Misunderstandings about deworming cats

1. Is it still necessary to deworm cats after they have been vaccinated?

Yes, vaccines are mainly used to prevent the outbreak of rabies and control epidemic infectious diseases such as canine and feline distemper. Parasites, as parasitic organisms, will not be killed by vaccines. Therefore, vaccinated cats should also be dewormed.

2. Do I still need to deworm my cat even if I can’t see the bugs on my cat?

Parasites are very small, and if they can be seen with the naked eye, they are already very serious. In terms of the largest fleas, the ones that can be seen by the naked eye account for 5% of the entire fleas. The remaining 95% of flea eggs and young fleas are hidden in sofa carpets and other environments. At the same time, not seeing worms does not mean that the cat is not infected. There are two types of parasites, internal and external. Parasites inside the body are invisible, so although they are invisible, the cat must be dewormed.

3. The cat has been dewormed before, does it still need to be dewormed?

The effectiveness of anthelmintics usually lasts for one month. So I need to get deworming shots every month. Moreover, the shortest growth cycle of fleas is only 14 days, and the shortest growth cycle of ear mites is only 16 days. Within a month, a new batch of parasites may return. Therefore, cats need to be dewormed every month.

4. The cat is very clean and bathed regularly. Can it not be dewormed?

The main function of bathing is to clean, but not to kill fleas and other parasites. Fleas are tenacious and can survive in water. In addition, fleas are also the transmitters of internal parasites, tapeworms. If external deworming is not carried out, cats are very likely to be infected with internal parasites such as tapeworms, so cats must be dewormed even if they are bathed regularly.

The above is the relevant introduction to cat deworming. Friends who keep cats can learn about it. The editor reminds that after cats are dewormed, dead parasites and eggs will be excreted in the stool. If you have symptoms of diarrhea, it is best to consult a doctor.