Even if your cat never leaves the house, they can still get worms. That's why regular worming treatments are essential to keeping your indoor cat healthy and worm-free.
Do I have to deworm my indoor cat?
After 6 months of age, all cats (indoors or out) need to be protected from internal and external parasites seasonally or year-round, depending on risk factors and climate. Fecal examinations may miss some types of parasites, so experts* recommend deworming 2-4 times a year.
Do I really need to worm my cat?
Adult cats/dogs should be wormed every 3 months (4 times yearly), cats who are hunters should be wormed more frequently. This is especially important in families with young children to reduce the risk of health problems.
What happens if I dont Deworm my cat?
They can get anemia or become severely dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea. Kittens can have so many worms that they can not pass them through the GI tract, and that can cause an intestinal blockage, a fatal condition.
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