Regular deworming of cats is an important part of ensuring the health of cats. Especially for stray cats who have just entered the house, cats that are free-range, and cats that eat meat as the main food, it is a must to deworm the cats in vitro and in vivo. So what should we pay attention to when deworming cats?

1. Types of deworming drugs

Deworming drugs for cats are generally divided into internal deworming drugs and external deworming drugs. Commonly used cat deworming drugs are Miaoba, Bayer, Big pets etc. A common in vitro deworming drug for cats is Flora. The above are all imported anthelmintics, of course, domestic broad-spectrum anthelmintics can also be used. But I think that although the price of imported deworming medicine is a little more expensive, cats only eat it once a year, so it is guaranteed to eat imported deworming medicine. After all, deworming medicine is toxic, and tragedy will happen if it is used improperly.

2. Dosage of deworming medicine for cats

Deworming medicine is toxic, so it must be Feed according to the requirements on the instructions, especially the domestic deworming medicine. Before taking the medicine, be sure to weigh the cat, and calculate the dose that should be consumed according to the weight. Sometimes there will be a lot of medicine left, and if you feel that it is wasted, you can feed it to stray cats.

3. Preparations before and after cat deworming

Before deworming the cat, the cat should take a bath first. After drying, put the dewormer on the back of the cat's neck where it can't be licked, and don't bathe the cat until the dewormer expires.

Cats should be dewormed 3 to 4 hours after the cat has eaten food, and fasted for 5 or 6 hours after feeding the deworming medicine to ensure the effectiveness of the medicine.

4. Do not use the one added to the bath water for external deworming

A friend once asked me about deworming outside the body. I asked him to buy Flein drops, but he listened to pets without buying it. The clerk of the store introduced to buy a deworming medicine that was added to the water to bathe the cat. He came to consult me after using it. I immediately realized that this deworming medicine 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. Therefore, if the deworming medicine is used, the cat will be poisoned and die.

5. Do not use flea collars for deworming outside the body

Most of the flea collars use dichlorvos It is highly toxic and is very harmful to cats.

6. Pay attention to the cat's feces after deworming

A few days after deworming, there are usually Dead parasites and eggs are excreted in the stool. If you have diarrhea, it is best to consult a doctor.

7. Pay attention to the cat's mental state after deworming

After deworming, some gastrointestinal disorders Weak and poor cats will have symptoms such as vomiting, lack of energy and even fever. Generally, these symptoms will improve in 1 to 2 days. If this happens for a few days, it is best to consult a doctor.