Dewormer for Cats - Complete Guide!

Author: Peter Berry
Date Of Creation: 13 February 2021
Update Date: 13 November 2024
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When we adopt a kitten, we are informed that it is already dewormed, vaccinated and neutered. But what does this word dewormed mean?

Deworming means deworming, that is, the vermifuge is a medicine that we administer to the cat to kill the parasites and worms that lodge in its body., and that can cause several diseases to the kitten. When we buy a puppy from a certified cattery, we are already informed that the puppy has been dewormed or dewormed and already vaccinated, and some NGOs also donate puppies with all protocols for deworming and vaccination up to date. However, when we rescue an animal from the streets and we do not know its origin, it is important to start the deworming protocol.


Here at PeritoAnimal we present you a Complete Guide on Deworming for Cats, with everything you need to know about the different types of dewormers, such as injectables, single-dose tablets or dewormers that are placed on the back of the cat's neck, in paste or natural , and we explain to you how the deworming of the puppy should be done.

Vermifuge in cats

There are different types of dewormers:

  • the injectable
  • Single dose tablet
  • Vermifuge that is placed on the nape of the cat
  • Vermifuge in paste
  • natural dewormer

Dewormers for kittens

Endoparasites are the worms and protozoa to which the kitten or adult cat is exposed throughout its life. So, just as the vaccine protects them against viruses and bacteria, the dewormer will protect the kitten from these endoparasites, cause of the most varied diseases, some of them even fatal, and it becomes indispensable in the care of your cat's health.


Even if your cat does not have access to the street and is already an adult, veterinarians recommend that it be dewormed at least once a year.. However, the protocol may vary according to the cat's clinical history, and attention must be paid to it if it has diseases such as FIV (Feline Aids) or FELV (Feline Leukemia). The dewormer then becomes not only a way to kill the parasites that already exist in the cat's body, but also makes it immune for a certain period of time against reinfections by the same parasite.

For more information about Deworming in Cats see this other article by PeritoAnimal. As it is not possible to observe the worm eggs with the naked eye, without the aid of a microscope, it is often not possible to determine if the kitten has any parasites without a fecal exam, also called a coproparasitological exam. However, when the infection is very large, it is possible to observe larvae in the animal's feces. In general, if the cat does not show any symptoms of any disease caused by a worm, it is not necessary to carry out stool tests to find out if it has worms or not, or what type of worm it has, since the worms exist. on the market are broad spectrum.


When we adopt a kitten cat, we often do not know where the litter came from, or under what conditions the mother of these kittens lived. That's why it's very important deworm the puppies as soon as they are 30 days old. Generally, dewormers available on the pet market are in single doses of 2 doses, that is, 1 dose is offered according to the baby kitten's weight when it completes 30 days (1 month of age) and another single dose, also of according to the updated weight of the kitten after 15 days of the first dose.

As each case is different, there are veterinarians who follow puppy deworming protocols in 3 doses, in which the kitten receives one dose at 30 days, the second dose at 45 days and a third and final dose when it reaches 60 days of life, receiving another deworming at 6 months of age to become an adult cat. Other protocols depend on the cat's lifestyle, so there are veterinarians who opt for annual deworming and others who opt for a deworming protocol every 6 months throughout the cat's life.

There is specific wormers for kittens, and which are usually in oral suspension because they can be given in the correct dose since a kitten with 30 days does not weigh even 500 grams, and the pills found in the pet market are for cats that weigh 4 or 5 kilos.

Injectable dewormer for cats

Recently, a dewormer for dogs and cats that is injectable was launched on the pet market. This one Injectable wormer is broad spectrum, and is the basis of Praziquantel, a medicine that fights the main worms of species such as Tapeworm, and the one that most commonly affects cats is the dipilydium sp. As it is a bottle with a large amount of solution, this type of dewormer can be indicated for cats that live in large colonies of feral cats or that are waiting for adoption in catteries, where the control of parasites is extremely important.

This injectable dewormer is a drug that should only be administered by the veterinarian, as he is the only one who has the technical knowledge to calculate the correct dose according to your animal's weight. The injection is applied subcutaneously (into the animal's skin) or intramuscularly (into the animal's muscle), so do not try to apply it at home without guidance.

Single-dose dewormer for cats

The single-dose dewormer for cats is actually the tablet available at Pet Shops. There are several brands, and most are broad-spectrum, meaning that they are effective against different types of worms that commonly plague kittens.

There are brands of palatable pills, which means you don't have to put in a lot of effort to get the cat to accept the pill, as it has meat flavor, chicken, etc. These single-dose tablets are already proportional to the cat's weight, usually 4 or 5 kilos, so it is not necessary for you to calculate the dose, you just need to offer him a single tablet and 15 after that, you must provide the second dose, which treats himself of another whole tablet. For brand indications and guidelines on the administration of a dewormer in a specific single dose always consult your veterinarian, and if your cat weighs less than 4 kilos, follow the veterinarian's guidelines, who will give you the correct dose and how to fractionate the tablet so that you can safely administer it to your kitten.

Nape dewormer for cats

There are now in the pet market, wormers for cats that you put on the back of your head, just like a flea pour-on. It's also broad-spectrum and can be found in single-dose pipettes based on your cat's weight, so it's always a good idea to have your kitten check-up with your veterinarian to check for correct weight.

This type of medication is not intended to kill fleas and ticks, it is only effective against parasites in the intestinal tract of cats. And unlike an anti-flea, it shouldn't be applied monthly either.

To apply, you must remove the animal's hair on the nape of the cat and apply the pipette. It should not be administered orally or under broken skin.

Cat dewormer in paste

This type of dewormer for cats in paste, is ideal for those cats who don't open their mouths for nothing in the world, and guardians have enormous difficulty administering pills to the cat.

It is effective against the same worms as other types of dewormers, with the advantage that you only need to apply the paste on the cat's paws and coat, and he will take the trouble to lick himself, also licking the medicine. It can even be mixed with food.

It should be administered to cats from 6 weeks of age and the protocol for this type of dewormer in paste is a certain amount of paste per kilo of the animal for 3 consecutive days. Always consult your veterinarian for further guidance.

Natural dewormer for cats

First of all, keep in mind that home remedies or natural remedies are much slower acting than commercial remedies. So, if it was found that your cat has worms, choose a commercial product to put an end to the problem and leave your pet free of any risks. You can use the natural dewormer for cats if your pet is always protected against fleas and does not have access to the street, as a good form of prevention.

Below we present some natural wormers for cats, which must be administered or followed with caution:

  • ground pumpkin seed works as a laxative, put in your cat's food for 1 week, it will make it easier for him to expel the worms. However, you must be careful, if your pet is malnourished or too thin, this can become a problem.
  • ground dried thyme can also be added to cat food.
  • add a spoon of Apple vinegar water your cat and keep it fasted for 1 day, and no longer than that, as cats cannot go 24 hours without feeding. It is a drastic measure, but the idea is that the worms feed on the food that the cat eats, and in an environment without nutrients the worms themselves will feel that that place is not ideal to stay. Do this with caution and only under the supervision and guidance of a veterinarian.