If you have a cat at home, surely it is more than just a pet, it is surely a member of the family, and as such you will want to give it the best and take care of it as it deserves, to provide it with a happy and healthy life.
That is why the issue of parasites is essential to keep in mind, since although in some cases they do not cause serious damage, it is true that they cause discomfort, pain to our cat, and can even affect their mood, and your appetite, and therefore influences your well-being in general.
If you are wondering how to deworm my cat, keep reading this article where we are going to give you all the information you need to know about it in order to take care of your dog and protect it from parasites or how to act if it is already suffering from them.
How do I know if my cat has parasites?
When we talk about the types of parasites that can affect our cat, we can differentiate between two types: external and internal. Internal parasites are those found within the body of the cat itself, the most frequent is that they stay in the intestines, and the most normal are worms and worms.
On the other hand, external parasites are usually the ones we identify most easily, because they are the ones that stick to the skin or hair, as is the case with ticks and fleas.
External parasites are easier to detect, since the symptoms are much more obvious, and simply by removing our cat’s hair and examining its skin we can see if it has any type of parasite, and in the case of ticks it could also be easy to detect when we are caressing our dear friend.
On the other hand, in the case of internal parasites, it can cost us a little more to detect it, for this we must be careful and look at certain symptoms, such as our cat suffering from diarrhea (due to parasites such as tapeworms, or roundworms ), that he loses his appetite, that he is listless, and above all we can look at his feces, to check if he has some type of parasite such as some worms or instead if there is any sign of blood, which could mean that there is a possible irritation of the intestines and/or colon.
On the other hand, another symptom that may be a sign that the cat is being attacked by parasites is that its precious pink gums lose their color and become pale.
If you think that your cat may be suffering from internal parasites, or that you have noticed something in its feces or in its gums, the best thing you can do is take it to the vet, since in some cases it is best to do some tests to check what is happening to your cat. If you can take a sample of cat feces that has led you to deduce that it have parasites, much better.
In addition, if the cat also vomits and you notice some small bug’s similar to small spaghetti, it is also convenient that you take a sample to your veterinarian so that they can see what type of parasite you are talking about and can identify it properly. But beware! Your cat vomiting is not a unique sign of the presence of parasites, as it can be due to other health problems.
How to deworm my cat:
If we talk about external parasites, the solution is usually easier.
In the case of ticks, what you should do is remove them completely, being careful not to get their teeth or the part of their head stuck. That is why it is best to use a kind of special tweezers to remove ticks. You just have to hook the tick and turn on it until it disengages.
As for fleas and other parasites, you can get rid of your cat using special shampoos or sprays to kill those parasites that are already running through your cat’s body. If you want to use this remedy to kill parasites, you should bathe your cat with these products every two or even three days.
Surely you have already heard of the famous pipettes, and it is the most widely used ant parasitic remedy to protect both cats and dogs from parasites. In addition, they are usually cheap and the way of use is very easy. You just have to pour the liquid from the pipette along the entire dorsal line of your cat, removing the fur and leaving the liquid in contact with the skin.
Once the pipette is put on, it cannot be bathed for a few days, so as not to reduce its effectiveness. These pipettes already have insecticide substances and active ingredients that help prevent and cure the spread of parasites. Additionally, some may also be effective on some internal parasites such as worms, but not all parasites. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how often to pipet your cat.
On the other hand, before pipettes reached fame and the use they have now, the most frequent use was anti-parasite collars, and they are still effective. These are fine plastic collars that are covered with insecticides that are not harmful to the cat but are harmful to parasites, so the collar allows coverage and protection of the animal against the parasites that want to take over your cat. In addition, it is also quite comfortable, since you only have to put the collar on your cat and change it every three months, so that it remains effective.
As for internal parasites, as we have already mentioned, it is always better that you take a sample of the feces or vomit with the parasites to your veterinarian so that they can correctly identify which bug we are talking about and give it the most appropriate treatment, since that not all treatments are equally effective for all types of parasite. Your veterinarian will indicate the treatment to follow as well as the necessary doses. Normally the medicines used against parasites are administered once every 15 days, or once a month, but it will never be a one-time treatment.
On the other hand, you should know that if you have just had a kitten, they must be dewormed every 15 days from 6 weeks to three months of life. Then they should be dewormed once a month between 3 and 6 months of life.
Then you should take your cat for a check-up between one and two times a year, and before the vaccinations, the vet will give him some broad-spectrum pills to deworm him.
Now you have an answer to your question about how to deworm my cat. Remember that, especially in the case of internal parasites, you should go to your veterinarian and pay attention to the complete treatment that he indicates. And it is also convenient that you know that, although there are many home remedies on the internet, these are not usually really effective, nor as fast as the medicines that your veterinarian will provide you.
