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Within the care of our cats is the vaccine calendar and annual deworming. We often remember the first ones but parasites are easily forgotten. Deworming serves to eliminate from the digestive system or from our animal's fur the different undesirable guests that try to colonize themselves.
In this article by PeritoAnimal we will clarify for you a question that is often very frequent in cat owners, which is related to frequency of deworming in cats. Read on and discover the answer and our advice.
Is it important to deworm my cat?
Cats are very clean animals, but against parasites no one is saved. We must protect them both internally and externally. It is never recommended to wait until you have parasites before starting treatment. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.
First you must remember that there is internal parasites how to see bowels and external parasites like fleas and ticks. Remember to take a good look at your pet daily and, if in doubt, consult your veterinarian for your diagnosis. It is important to follow closely the doctor's recommendations and respect the schedule he recommends.
Deworming of kittens
Starting at 6 weeks to live, our little feline is already able to be dewormed. There are calendars that indicate that we should take 3 doses until 3 months of life are fulfilled, so it should be 1 take every 2 weeks.
Usually, to facilitate the process, products in drops are chosen. Puppies are very vulnerable to internal parasites at this stage of their life, which can cause them serious health problems. But this is at the discretion of the veterinarian according to the origin of our animal and what exposure it has to these small occasional guests.
Externally, to protect it from the attacks of fleas and ticks, which are the ones that most disturb our little feline, we find several products:
- Pipettes: ideal for those with access to the outside, such as terraces or gardens. You can apply up to 1 per month (always following the product instructions).
- Sprays: they are more economical but less efficient and with risks of ingesting them and causing them unnecessary internal damage. Nasal skin allergies may also appear.
- collars: they are effective for indoor cats, but we must get them used to small so as not to cause discomfort to their body.
Deworming of adult cats
As mentioned in the previous point, up to 3 months of life our kitten will be protected, then we must continue with the calendar in its adult phase.
The normal thing is that in the veterinary consultation you find owners who believe that as their cat does not leave the house, and lives alone, it is not exposed to these phenomena. But this is not correct, we can carry parasites that affect our animal. Therefore, we must follow the schedule proposed by the veterinarian.
- It is recommended that, internally, at least 2 annual dewormings, with drops or pills. Always according to the veterinarian's recommendation. Read our complete guide on dewormer for cats.
- In the case of external parasites, fleas are the most common and ticks on animals that are outdoors. But the recommended products are the same ones mentioned above (collars, pipettes and spray) and the repetition must be according to each product chosen.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.