As cats are at risk of reinfection, keeping up with a regular worming routine at least once every three months will help keep your indoor cat healthy and free of intestinal parasites — even if they spend their days indoors, asleep on your sofa.
Do you need to deworm indoor kittens?
For cats that are at low risk for internal parasites, such as indoor-only cats that do not hunt regularly or indoor-only cats that live with other indoor-only pets, regular deworming is often not necessary. You can always deworm your cat if you notice a problem.
Do indoor cats need regular deworming?
But what about adults? 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.
How often do indoor kittens need worming?
It's recommended that kittens are treated for Toxocara cati every two weeks until they're three months old, then monthly until six months. This is to ensure each new lifecycle of the parasite is killed as the adults emerge.
What happens if I dont worm my kitten?
If I don't worm them, what might happen? In extreme cases and depending on the type of worm, there may be awful consequences such as intestinal blockages, blockage of blood flow in the heart, inflammation of arteries, anaemia, and even death if left untreated.
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