Deworming cats is a very important thing, but for many novice parents, there are still many things they don’t understand. For example, what kind of deworming medicine is good?

1. Types of anthelmintics

Cat anthelmintics are generally divided into internal anthelmintics and external anthelmintics. Commonly used internal anthelmintics for cats are Miauba, Bayer, Da Chong Ai, etc. The most common external anthelmintic drug for cats is Fulin. All of the above are 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 the cat

The cat should be bathed before external deworming. After it is 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 has expired.

For internal deworming of cats, the cat 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 to add to the water for cats. He came to consult me ​​after using an anthelmintic for bathing. I immediately realized that this anthelmintic could not be used, but it was too late. His cat died of poisoning.

The skin structure of cats is very special. 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 condition after dewormingFeces

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 continues for several days, It is best to consult a doctor.