Whether deworming is necessary
Parasite is one of the few diseases that can be controlled by prevention. Deworming takes less time, energy and money to keep cats healthy. physical health. Since many parasites are co-infected by humans and cats, deworming on time is also a health guarantee for oneself and others.
Common parasites
Ascaris (in vivo)
There are many hosts for Ascaris feline It is rodent, and some may be present in the intestines of hares.
If the cat is 100% domesticated, the infection of roundworms may be mother-to-child transmission, or there may be roundworm eggs spread in the environment, and the infection will be infected after ingestion.
The reinfection of roundworms is very low and can be detected in feces.
Tapeworms (in vivo)
There are many tapeworms that cats may be infected with.
The main route of transmission is fleas, while cat tapeworms are transmitted by the liver of rodents, and are rarely infected from hares.
Hookworms (in vivo)
Hookworms are absorbed in the small intestine, and severe infection can cause anemia and weight loss.
Mainly through mother-to-child transmission, and cockroaches are also the main transmission route, which can be detected through feces.
Ticks (in vitro)
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that transmit many diseases and may cause other damage.
Severe infestations of ticks can cause poisoning, blood loss, paralysis, etc., and can be transmitted from cats to humans.
Fleas (in vitro)
Fleas are the most common ectoparasites that transmit tapeworms, filariasis and other parasites, as well as some parvoviruses.
Mites (in vitro)
Mites can be divided into ear mites, scabies mites, dorsal anal mites, crawling mites, etc., and are also common ectoparasites in cats.
The infection of mites is usually carried by the infected person or repeated infection, and the environment will also cause infection if the environment is not clean.
There are many parasites, but no matter what kind of parasites, they will cause harm to the cat’s body. Owners should be careful Look at the deworming thing.
Deworming time
Deworming month age: Deworming can be started after one month.
In vitro deworming: deworming is done once a month in spring, summer and autumn, and once every three months in winter.
Deworming in the body: once every three months
The choice of anthelmintic drugs
The effect of each brand of anthelmintic drugs is different, and the effect is also different . All forms of expelling internal worms are not as effective as direct internal expelling, and should be used in combination.
Precautions
Before deworming, read the instructions of the deworming medicine carefully. Do not let the cat drink it, and it is not recommended to bathe the cat for a week before and after deworming.
It is normal for cats to vomit or have diarrhea.
Deworming advice
You should pay attention to roundworms when deworming kittens for the first time. The eggs of roundworms are very resistant, and roundworm infections often come from environmental pollution caused by eggs, which can be repeatedly infected, so it is difficult to kill roundworms at one time.
Adult cats have strong resistance and immunity, but pay attention to fleas.
