Cats that lick anthelmintics outside the body may experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, lethargy, and dizziness. It is recommended that the owner observe the cat's condition after licking the external anthelmintic. If there are obvious symptoms of poisoning such as vomiting, listlessness, weakness of limbs, etc., then the cat needs to be taken to the pet hospital immediately for emergency treatment, inducing vomiting, accelerating body fluid metabolism, etc. wait. If there is no abnormality after the cat licks the external anthelmintic, it is still recommended to continue to investigate and not to take it casually.

1. How long does it take for a cat to lick after external deworming?

Generally speaking, if the external anthelmintic is in the form of drops, as long as the owner drops it in a position where the cat cannot lick it, then the owner does not need to mind the cat licking its fur. If the drop is in a position that the cat can lick, the owner can wait half an hour before removing the Elizabethan ring from the cat. If it is a spray anthelmintic, it is recommended to wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat for 1-2 hours.

2. What to do if the cat licks the external insect repellent drops

First of all, if the amount of licking is small, it is recommended that the owner promptly consult a pet physician to induce vomiting treatment for the cat, and then closely observe the cat's condition. Secondly, if the cat licks a lot, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital in time for gastric lavage, enema, and infusion to prevent excessive repellent from entering the cat's blood and causing poisoning.

3. Things to note

When externally deworming a cat, it is best to drop it in a place where the cat cannot lick it. It is generally recommended to drop it on the back of the cat’s neck or back. At the same time, the cat needs to wear an Elizabethan ring to prevent the cat from licking. Drug poisoning.