About two months. When the kitten reaches 2 months old, it can take deworming medicine, but for the health of the cat, it is best to wait until the cat is 3 months old before performing internal deworming. Most anthelmintics are not suitable for kittens under 6 weeks old and are prone to toxic and side effects. It is recommended to consult a veterinarian when deworming for the first time and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully. When giving anthelmintic drugs to kittens, you need to pay attention to the type of anthelmintic drug and adjust the dose according to the cat's weight to avoid too low a dose and unsuccessful deworming, or a heavy dose that may lead to cat poisoning.

Notes on cat deworming:

1. When the cat is undergoing external deworming, the deworming medicine should be placed on the back of the cat’s neck where it cannot be licked. Do not bathe your cat again until the deworming medicine wears off.

2. It is not recommended to feed anthelmintic drugs to cats on an empty stomach. If it is an anthelmintic drug, it is recommended to feed it 3-4 hours after eating, and within 2-3 hours after feeding. Fasting and fasting can not only reduce the irritation of the anthelmintic drug to the intestines, but also allow the drug to fully exert its effect.

3. Carry out internal and external deworming at least twice a year. Internal deworming can prevent parasites in the cat’s digestive tract by taking deworming medicine. External deworming is achieved by dripping deworming drugs on the body and allowing the drugs to penetrate into the cortex to achieve the purpose of deworming.

4. Anthelmintic drugs are toxic and must be fed according to the instructions on the instructions, especially for domestic anthelmintic drugs. You must weigh the cat before using the drug and calculate the amount of food according to the weight. dose.