Treatment for these one celled animals involves giving medications daily for one to two weeks. Stool samples should be checked after finishing the medication to insure that the therapy was effective. Fleas are the most common external parasite of cats.
How long does it take to treat fleas and worms?
You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax). Alternatively, if you give worming tablets first, such as Milbemax or Drontal, it is advised to wait 48 hours before giving the spot-on treatment.
How long does it take for a cat to get rid of fleas after treatment?
Although it may happen a lot quicker it can take up to 24 hours for fleas jumping onto your pet to be killed. There are no flea products that stop fleas from jumping onto pets.
How long does it take to clear up worms in cats?
Your cat might still have worms after deworming as dewormers take 2-4 days to take effect, or sometimes a second dose is also needed. The worms will usually be gone in 2 to 3 weeks after you give your cat a dewormer. It may need a second deworming a few weeks later to get rid of all the worms. What is this?
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.
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