CATDOLL : What medicine is better for deworming kittens?

1. Choice of deworming drugs for kittens

For deworming of kittens, you can choose drugs containing ingredients such as selamectin, fipronil, milbemycin oxime, praziquantel, etc. These drugs can effectively prevent or treat intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.

2. Frequency and importance of deworming

In order to reduce the risk of cats contracting parasitic diseases, it is recommended to deworm cats internally and externally every 1 to 2 months. The frequency of deworming should be adjusted according to the actual situation of the cat, including the living environment, the degree of contact with the outside world, etc.

3. Classification of internal deworming

Preventive deworming aims to prevent infection with intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms. Commonly used drug ingredients include fenbendazole, milbemycin oxime and praziquantel. Therapeutic deworming is a deworming measure when the cat is already infected with parasites.

4. Treatment of specific parasitic infections

For Giardia infection, kittens may have diarrhea with gray stools containing mucus and blood, while adult cats may only have foamy, mushy stools with no noticeable changes in temperature or appetite. Drugs such as metronidazole or metronidazole are usually recommended for treating this infection.

5. Importance of external deworming

External deworming is equally important. You can use drugs containing ingredients such as selamectin and pyroxithromycin. These drugs should be dropped on hard-to-reach parts of the cat, such as the head or neck. The effect of external deworming drugs usually lasts about 30 days, so it is recommended to perform external deworming every 1 to 2 months.