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Can I treat my cat for worms at home?

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There are several “home” remedies that claim to be effective in treating and preventing worms in cats, including garlic, apple cider vinegar, pumpkin seeds, carrots, and turmeric. However, attempting to treat your cat with over-the-counter remedies or natural remedies for worms in cats is never recommended. 3 нояб. 2020 г.


Can you deworm a cat at home?

There's truly no home remedy to treat worms in cats. Worms, which include both intestinal and lung parasites, can be treated at home but only using medications prescribed by your vet. If you suspect your cat might have worms, take him in for an examination as soon as possible.

What can I give my cat to get rid of worms?

The best way to treat worms in cats is with deworming medication, to kill both the larvae and adult worms within your cat's intestines. In many cases, dewormers may be given in multiple doses to interrupt the life cycle of the intestinal parasite.

How do you naturally deworm a cat?

Add food-grade diatomaceous earth to all of your cat's meals. Diatomaceous earth is a sedimentary rock that can be ground to a powder and sprinkled on food. It is often used as an insecticide because it absorbs lipids from insects and kills them through dehydration. Many farmers use it to deworm livestock.

Should I deworm my cat myself?

Can I get worms from my cat? Yes. Even though it is rare if you practice basic hygiene (mainly handwashing), you can get certain types of worms from your cat. So it is important to protect your cat, your family, and yourself by deworming and preventing your cat from getting worms.

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