Regular deworming of cats is an important part of ensuring their health. Especially for stray cats that have just entered the home, free-range cats, and cats that eat meat as their main food, deworming the cats internally and externally is a must. So what should we pay attention to when deworming cats?

1. Types of anthelmintics

Anthelmintic drugs for cats are generally divided into internal anthelmintic drugs and external anthelmintic drugs. Commonly used internal anthelmintic drugs for cats are Miauba, Bayer, Da Chong Ai, etc. The most common external anthelmintic drug for cats is Fulin. The above are all imported anthelmintics. Of course, domestic broad-spectrum anthelmintics can also be used. But I think that although imported anthelmintic drugs are a little more expensive, cats only need to eat them once a year, so it is still safe to take imported anthelmintic drugs. After all, the anthelmintic drugs are toxic, and tragedies can happen if they are used improperly.

2. Dosage of cat anthelmintics

Anthelmintic drugs are toxic, so you must feed them according to the instructions on the instructions, especially for domestic anthelmintic drugs. You must weigh the cat before using the drug, and calculate the dosage based on the weight. Sometimes there will be a lot of medicine left. If you feel it is a waste, you can feed it to stray cats.

3. Preparation before and after deworming cats

Cats should be bathed before external deworming. After they are completely dry, apply the deworming medicine on the back of the cat's neck where it cannot be licked. Do not bathe the cat again until the deworming medicine is ineffective.

For internal deworming of cats, cats should wait 3 to 4 hours after eating food and fast for 5 or 6 hours after feeding the deworming medicine to ensure the effectiveness of the medicine.

4. Do not use the kind that is added to bath water for external deworming

A friend once asked me about external deworming. I asked him to buy Fulian drops, but when he didn't buy it, he listened to the clerk at the pet store and bought one that was added to the water to bathe the cat. I bought an anthelmintic drug, and he came to consult me ​​after using it. I immediately realized that the anthelmintic drug could not be used, but it was already too late. His cat died of poisoning.

Cats have a special skin structure, and toxic substances can penetrate into the body through the skin. In addition, cats have the habit of licking their fur, so if you use that kind of anthelmintic, the cat will be poisoned and die.

5. Do not use flea collars for external deworming

Most flea collars are made of dichlorvos, which is highly toxic and very harmful to cats.

6. Pay attention to the cat’s feces after deworming

A few days after deworming, dead parasites and eggs will usually be excreted with the stool. If symptoms of diarrhea occur, it is best to consult a doctor.

7. Pay attention to the cat’s mental state after deworming

After deworming, some cats with weak stomachs and poor physical constitution will have symptoms such as vomiting, lack of energy and even fever. Generally, these symptoms will get better in 1 to 2 days. If this situation persists for several days, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment. Consult a doctor.