Deworming Cats
Cats need to be regularly treated for worms. Parasitic worms are easily picked up by cats because cats instinctively hunt and eat infected prey. Although pet cats are fed daily, they may still like to supplement their diet with small rodents or birds which may be infected with parasites.
Worms live in the cat’s gut and other parts of their bodies. If not treated these parasites can cause;
- Diarrhoea.
- Vomiting.
- Weight loss.
- Abdominal pain.
- Adbominal swelling.
- Anaemia.
- Coughing.
- Blood in faeces.
A regular deworming routine is important, particularly with outdoor cats.
Deworming
- Deworming should begin when kittens are 4 weeks (when they start to eat solid food).
- From 4 weeks kittens should be dewormed every 2/3 weeks until they are 3 months old.
- From 3 months kittens can be dewormed once every month until 3/6 months old.
- After your cat is 6 months old they can be dewormed at least once or twice a year for indoor cats and from 2 to 4 times a year for outdoor cats.
A veterinary surgery is a good place to ask advice about deworming cats.
Cats Deworming
