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How often should domestic cats be dewormed?
20.11.2023 17:25
If a cat or a cat does not leave the apartment, this does not mean that the animals are absolutely healthy.
Pet owners can bring any infection on the soles of their shoes, and parasite larvae can end up in the animal’s body with raw meat or fish.
Therefore, experts advise to carry out prevention, but how often should this be done?
Symptoms of infection
If your cat has worms, the following symptoms may indicate this:
- vomiting, bowel movements, constipation or upset stomach;
- bloated belly;
- high appetite or lack of it against the background of decreasing body weight;
- lacrimation, lethargy, fatigue, apathy;
- poor coat condition and even cramps.
When to give pills
Kittens are treated at the age of 2 and 4 weeks.
Cats under six months of age are treated once a month, and older cats - once every 3 months. Then, depending on the circumstances.
It is important to keep in mind that there are drugs that are given twice with an interval of several days, so you need to read the instructions carefully.
Unscheduled treatment is carried out before vaccination or surgery.
When processing cannot be carried out
Contraindications to treatment may include an infectious disease, recovery from illness, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
