How to treat your cat Clean up your cat's stool promptly, at least daily. Keep your cat's living environment clean. Avoid contact between your cat and other unknown cats and their stool. Administer cat dewormer on a regular schedule. Visit the vet if worms persist.
How do you get rid of worms in kittens?
The treatment of choice for protozoal organisms is an oral drug called fenbendazole, also known as panacur, for 7 days. Round worms and hook worms are both treated by a couple of doses of a different liquid, oral dewormer called pyrantel pamoate.
Can I deworm my kitten myself?
If you want to deworm your kitten at home before taking them to the vet, you can buy a commercial dewormer. Look for products containing pyrantel pamoate, which will kill round and hookworms. Only use over-the-counter dewormers that are labelled as safe for cats.
Can kittens survive with worms?
Because worms are parasites that feed on your cat's nutrients and, in some cases their blood, cats can develop a host of health problems, such as anaemia. In severe cases of worm infestations, they can block the intestines, causing very serious health issues. In rare cases, worms can be fatal, especially for kittens.
What happens if my kitten gets worms?
More serious cases in felines can produce signs of worms such as weight loss, poor coat, weakness, excessive hunger, loss of energy and diarrhoea and sickness. A cat with worms may eat more than usual, but still lose weight and where the diarrhoea is severe it can cause the cat's bottom to become sore.
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