If Frontline is used, then worming is advised every 1-3 months. This is because Frontline is not effective against any worms. We also advise not to give multiple treatments at the same time. You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax).
Can I treat my cat for worms and fleas at the same time?
Advocate and Stronghold are effective against a variety of worms and fleas, but they don't cover ALL worms, so you should still deworm with something like Milbemax or Droncit every 6 months. It's not advisable to use multiple treatments at the same time.
Do fleas and worms go together?
Fleas and worms are closely linked as the lifecycle of certain worms that affect our pets involve fleas harbouring worm eggs in their gut. That said, if an animal doesn't have fleas, it doesn't mean it doesn't have worms as not all worm life cycles involve the flea.
How often should I worm and flea?
This depends on which product you use. We have flea spot-on treatments for dogs and cats that can be applied monthly or tablets that last for one month for cats and 1-3 months for dogs. Worming tablets can be given every three months for adult dogs and cats.
Does deworming get rid of fleas?
They also kill fleas which jump onto your pet when outside the household. They are given every one or every three months. Some pills and tablets kill only fleas, but most of them kill both fleas and ticks. Most of these kill adult fleas, so stop the lifecycle completely.
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