Parasites harm humans and cats. How important is it to deworm cats? Whether cats live indoors or roam outdoors, they may be infected with parasites. Cat external parasites mainly include: fleas, lice, ticks, and scabies. Mites, Demodex, and ear mites; the main parasites in cats include: hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, heartworms, and Toxoplasma gondii. Cat parasites not only affect your cat’s health, but some can also be transmitted to you and your family, causing parasitic diseases in humans.

1. Classification of cat anthelmintics

Cat anthelmintics are mainly divided into three categories: internal anthelmintics, external anthelmintics and Internal and external anthelmintics.

1. Internal anthelmintic drugs mainly kill internal parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. It is usually in the form of tablets and needs to be taken orally by the cat. It is relatively difficult to give medicine. It is best for a novice doctor to take medicine to a cat for the first time and learn from professionals to avoid being accidentally injured by the cat due to improper operation. .

2. External anthelmintics mainly kill fleas, ticks, lice, ear mites and other external parasites. Most of them are drops. Just put the liquid on the skin of the cat's shoulders and neck so that the cat cannot lick it. Notice! Internal anthelmintic drugs must be used in conjunction with external anthelmintic drugs, and both are indispensable.

3. Internal and external anthelmintics, as the name suggests, are cat anthelmintics that simultaneously kill internal and external parasites. Most of them are drops, and the usage is the same as that of external anthelmintic drugs. Personally, I recommend this method of deworming cats. There are many types of deworming and it is easy to use.

2. What are the mainstream cat anthelmintics?

The more famous external anthelmintics include Fulian, the internal anthelmintics include Baichongqing, and the internal and external anthelmintics include Bolian, Da Chong Ai, Haile Miao, Ai Walker, etc. . Common deworming combinations are generally Hailemiao Fulian/Da Chong Ai, Baichong Qing Ai Walker, or use Bulin alone.

The first two cat deworming combinations require separate deworming, which is more troublesome. Furthermore, the price of the two cat deworming drugs is relatively high, which is not cost-effective. Personally, I recommend using the four-effect complex formula of Bioline alone. It is not only economical and affordable, but also more convenient to use once a month. It is currently the most comprehensive cat anthelmintic on the market. It can repel and kill roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in cats, prevent heartworms, treat lungworms, and bladder nematodes. It can also repel and kill ticks outside the body. Fleas, flea eggs, larvae and flea pupae, prevention and treatment of ear itch mites, cat scabies and lice. For domestic cats, this deworming configuration is enough!

3. Preparations before and after deworming the cat

1. Take a bath before deworming the cat, and dry it completely before removing the dewormer. Dot the insecticide on the back of the cat's neck where it cannot be licked. Do not bathe the cat again until the anthelmintic drug wears off.

2. Internal deworming of cats should be carried out in the catThe cat should wait 3 to 4 hours after eating food and fast for 5 or 6 hours after feeding the anthelmintic drug to ensure the effectiveness of the drug.

3. The dosage of cat anthelmintics is generally calculated based on body weight. Before giving the medicine to the cat, be sure to weigh the cat and control the dosage strictly according to the weight. If the deworming medicine cannot be used up at one time, you can give it to stray cats. Don’t think it is a waste. You must use it all at once. Deworming medicines are toxic to a certain extent. Excessive use can easily cause poisoning in cats.

Finally, how can cats be effectively dewormed? I would like to remind everyone that the growth cycle of parasites is relatively short, and the effectiveness of cat deworming drugs generally lasts for about 1 month. Therefore, in order to better avoid parasite infestation, it is best to deworm cats once a month. .