How to take internal anthelmintics for cats
Recently, topics about pet health have become increasingly popular on major social platforms, especially the issue of deworming cats, which has become the focus of pet owners. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide detailed answers to the cat owners on the correct use of internal anthelmintics in cats, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Why should cats take internal anthelmintics?
Even if a cat does not go out, it may still be infected with parasites through its owner's clothing, raw meat, cockroaches, etc. Common internal parasites include roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, etc., which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, malnutrition and other problems.
| Parasite type | route of infection | Main symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| roundworm | Maternally transmitted/environmental infection | Abdominal distension and worms visible in vomit |
| tapeworm | Flea borne/raw meat infestation | Rice-like proglottids can be seen around the anus |
| hookworm | Skin penetration/oral infection | Anemia, black tarry stools |
2. Common types and comparison of internal anthelmintics
Based on the recommendations of pet doctors and e-commerce platform sales data, the following is a comparison of mainstream internal anthelmintics:
| Drug name | Applicable age | Deworming Spectrum | Frequency of taking | reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer bug escapes | Over 2 months old | Roundworm/Tapeworm/Hookworm | every 3 months | 40-60 yuan/piece |
| Big favor | Over 6 weeks old | Roundworm/Hookworm/Heartworm | monthly | 100-120 yuan/piece |
| Hailemiao | Over 8 weeks old | Roundworms/Tapeworms/Heartworms | every 3 months | 50-70 yuan/piece |
3. Detailed explanation of correct medication feeding steps
1.Preparation:Make sure the medicine has not expired and prepare snack rewards
2.Dose Calculation:Dosage strictly according to body weight (most drugs correspond to 1mg of drug per 1kg of body weight)
3.How to give medicine:
- Direct feeding method: Open the cat’s mouth and place the tablet at the base of the tongue
- Hiding method: Crush and mix into wet food or special medicated snacks
-Medicine feeder assistance: use silicone medicine feeder to push
4.Things to note:
- Observe for 30 minutes after taking medicine to prevent vomiting
- Fasting for 2 hours before and after deworming will give you better results
- Households with multiple cats need to be fed in isolation to avoid accidental feeding
4. Frequently Asked Questions
| question | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| What should I do if my cat spits out pills? | If you vomit within 15 minutes, you need to take more food. If the time exceeds, you will need to refeed the next day. |
| Can it be done at the same time as the vaccine? | It is recommended that the interval be at least 7 days |
| Can pregnant female cats be dewormed? | Need to choose specific safe drugs during pregnancy (such as Bayer) |
5. Normal reactions after deworming
Some cats may experience the following temporary reactions (usually disappear within 24 hours):
- Slight decrease in appetite
- Slightly lethargic
- Dead worms can be seen in the feces
6. Special reminder from experts
1. Do not use human anthelmintics. The dosage and ingredients may be fatal to cats.
2. It is recommended to perform external drive and internal drive at an interval of 3 days.
3. The first deworming of kittens should start 2 weeks after weaning.
4. Regular deworming is more important than re-deworming after finding the worms
Scientific deworming can effectively protect the health of cats. It is recommended to establish a deworming calendar to record the time of each medication, and combine it with annual physical examinations to keep your cat away from parasites.
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