Cats under six months old should be dewormed internally once a month, cats over six months old should be dewormed internally every three months, and external deworming should be done once a month. You can also decide the time to deworm your cat based on the deworming medicine you purchased.

Generally common external parasites in cats include lice, ticks, mites, fleas, etc. Internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, etc. can not only cause allergies, itching, anemia, diarrhea, and malnutrition in cats Wait, it can also be transmitted to humans.

Precautions when deworming cats:

1. Selection of deworming drugs

Cat deworming drugs are generally divided into Anthelmintics and external anthelmintics. Commonly used anthelmintic drugs for cats include Miauba, Bayer, Da Chong Ai, etc. Common in vitro anthelmintic drugs are Da Chong Ai and Fulian. The above are all imported anthelmintics. Of course, domestic broad-spectrum anthelmintics can also be used.

2. Dosage of anthelmintic drugs

Anthelmintic drugs are poisonous, so be sure to feed them according to the instructions, especially internal anthelmintic drugs, which must be administered before use. Weigh the cat's weight and calculate the dosage based on the weight. Sometimes there is a lot of medicine left, and if you feel it is a waste, you can feed it to stray cats.

3. Preparations before and after deworming

Before the cat is dewormed, the cat should take a bath. Once completely dry, the repellent should be applied to the back of the cat's neck. Do not bathe your cat for a week after deworming. 3 to 4 hours after the cat has finished eating. Feed to deworm the body, and then fast for 5 to 6 hours to ensure efficacy.

4. For external deworming, you must not use the kind that is added to the bath solution

The skin structure of cats is very special. Toxic substances can penetrate the body through the skin. In addition, cats have the habit of licking their hair, so if you use insect repellent, it will cause poisoning in the cat.

5. Do not use collars for external deworming

Most mite collars are made of dichlorvos, which is toxic to cats.

6. Pay attention to observing cat feces after deworming

After a few days of deworming, there are usually dead parasites and eggs excreted in the feces. If you have diarrhea, it's best to consult your doctor.

7. Pay attention to the mental state of the cat after deworming

After deworming, if the cat’s gastrointestinal condition is not good, the cat will have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea or even fever. Generally, this Symptoms may improve within 1 to 2 days. If this happens for several days in a row, it is best to consult a doctor.