WORM SCREEN Cat (2 tablets): Cat Worming Treatment - Veterinary Licensed Dewormer for Cats and Kittens from 6 weeks old - Kills Roundworms, Hookworms and Tapeworms.

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It’s recommended that you worm an adult cat every three months, unless they’re vociferous hunters, in which case your vet may recommend more regular worming. If a kitten has worms from its mother, both will need to be treated every fortnight until weaning is complete. If a cat or kitten in your care has active worms, it’s essential to consult a vet to get the right treatment for the individual animal. What kinds of wormers are available?

Regularly worming your cat is the best way to kill any worms that they may have. Worming treatments are usually tablets you give to your cat, although some treatments such as an injection or spot-on treatments applied to the skin are available. Watch our video on how to give a cat a tablet. However, the risk of contamination is always present in their environment and your cat can swallow worm eggs or larvae at any time. That's why it's important to continue worming your cat regularly with cat worming tablets or a similar product. Does cat wormer kill worms?The frequency of deworming depends on the age of your cat. Kittens should receive their first cat dewormer every fortnight for their first month. After this, they should be given it at monthly intervals for six months. Key details – Format: Spot-on; Flavour: N/A; Active ingredients: Emodepside, Praziquantel; Suitable for: Cats 0.5-8kg The best treatment for worms in cats would be from your vet as these are treatments proven to be most effective. Your vet will be able to advise which treatments are most suitable depending on the types of worms found where you live and what treatments best suit your cat’s lifestyle. Different types of worms may require different treatment, so speak to your vet about what is best for your cat. Make sure you keep up with regular worming treatment. Food – Some types of tapeworm hibernate in cysts inside the muscle tissue of their middlemen, meaning your cat could catch worms from raw or undercooked meat. If you see that your cat's health is improving, then you know that the deworming treatment is working. If your pet is gaining weight, recovering the shine in their coat and no longer suffering from diarrhoea, the amount of worms in their system has been reduced!You may also see dead worms in the stool.

Some tablets can be mixed with dry or wet cat food, but you need to make sure that your cat eats the whole bowl. Otherwise, open their mouth and make them swallow the pill. Cats rarely like this and it's not the easiest thing to do! Make sure to follow the manufacturer's age and weight specifications. Treatment should be repeated two to four times per year, although if your kitten has worms, they will need treating more often. Consult with your vet for exact dosages in this case. Loss of appetite, a dull coat, vomiting and diarrhoea, tiredness and pale gums are also typical symptoms of intestinal worms. In this case, using a cat wormer may be the solution. What are the natural cat wormers?

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Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. Let’s not forget about worms. Most gastrointestinal (GI) worms will squirm their way in when your pet accidentally eats worm eggs or larvae (gross, we know. And yes - it does happen!). Do not give this cat dewormer to cats that are allergic to any of the ingredients. See the enclosed information for more details. Profender comes in three different sizes: small (for cats up to 2.5kg), medium (for cats weighing 2.5–5kg) and large (for cats weighing 5-8kg). We’ve linked to the medium size above, but all three sizes are available on Pet Drugs Online. Do not use WormScreen for Cats in kittens less than 6 weeks or weighing less than 1kg as correct dosing may not be possible.

Key details – Format: Syrup; Flavour: N/A; Active ingredients: Fenbendazole; Suitable for: Cats and kittens of all weights Some treatments available ‘off the shelf’ are not as effective and may not completely treat the infestation. The mother cat – After birth, kittens can be infected by their mother’s milk. This is because roundworm larvae can find their way into the mammary ducts. Types of wormsIf your cat is a hunter, then they are more risk if they decide to eat the mice, rats, voles and anything else they manage to catch, so you may wish to consider worming your cat as frequently as every month. Key details – Format: Spot-on; Flavour: N/A; Active ingredients: Emodepside, Praziquantel; Suitable for: Cats 2.51-8kg Did you know 5 fleas on an untreated pet can lead to 1 million+ eggs infesting your home in as little as 4 weeks? Once an infestation is established, it can quite literally take MONTHS to fully eradicate. Feel like your skin is crawling yet? Make sure you regularly clean any poop out of your cat’s litter tray to avoid reinfection with any worm eggs in your cat’s faeces. If they have recently had worms, wash their bedding on a high temperature to kill any eggs that may be in it. Be sure to treat any other animals in your home for worms too. For oral use only, Worm Screen Tablets for Dogs can be given directly or with food. To ensure the correct dose for your dog please weigh your dog. Worm Screen tablets can be halved or quartered for correct dosing.

This dose is a single treatment. Treating your cat regularly will reduce the risk of other animals and humans being exposed to worm infections such as Toxocara. Ensuring that your cat is kept free of intestinal worms is essential to their happiness and wellbeing. Fortunately, the best cat wormers on the market are reliable and can be easily administered at home. And worms don’t just affect our pets - they can give us humans grief as well (particularly young children or anyone with a weakened immune system).

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Pumpkin seeds can be just as effective. Grind four seeds per day and add them to your pet’s bowl for one week.