Wormer

Sofia Blackbern · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: Wormer

Hey guys, have you had any experience deworming a cat? I'll highly appreciate any opinion...I haven't dewormed my cat before and I'm thinking if I should do it to keep my pet healthy...

Isabella Valencia · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

deworming your pet is a must. my experience is that you really have to be careful when cleaning up after a cat that is being dewormed. some of these parasites can be easily transmitted to humans, i've heard.

Beatrice Dixon · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

Libby Bowen · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

you really should deworm your cat. have your pet checked by a vet so you'd get the proper medicine and guidelines to do it.
and yes, humans can get infected. so be careful.

Trish Coyne · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

i'd say go and have your cat dewormed. besides your cat's health, wouldn't you feel more at peace knowing that your pet's safe?

Maia Shearer · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject:

yes, do deworm your cat but don't forget to use an appropriate dewormer, ok?

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

Is there a specific wormer for a certain breed of cat? Does a cat's breed determine what type of wormer I should use?

Melrose Clement · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

i'm not sure harvey. i think the dosage or the type of dewormer used largely depends on the size of your cat or the severity of the infestation. i don't think breed has anything to do with it.
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Trish Coyne · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:10 am Post subject:

i agree with Melrose. and the dewormer can also depend on the cat's age.

Maia Shearer · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:17 am Post subject:

yes, cats should be old enough before they are dewormed. this is for their safety. Idea

Libby Bowen · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:52 am Post subject:

about deworming: "Kittens should be treated for intestinal worms at six, eight, ten and 12 weeks of age, then monthly until they are three months old, then at least every three months throughout life."
also, some dewormers are for cats and some dewormers are for kittens.

Trish Coyne · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:10 am Post subject:

i know that there are many types of worms but which is the most dangerous for cats?

Susie Lefler · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:40 am Post subject:

no matter what you do, don't give horse dewormers to your cat! i've actually encountered some people online who gave their cats horse dewormers. needless to say, it didn't go very well.

Maia Shearer · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject:

why in the world would someone give his/her cat wormers specifically made for horses? Shocked

goodness!

Regina McKee · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject:

I just don't see the need for horse wormers when there are a lot of cat wormers available out there. Confused

Profender, for example, is a good product. It is my choice of wormer for my cats.

Amelia Bowman · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject:

I use Revolution. It is a spot-on cat wormer.

Libby Bowen · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:08 am Post subject:

Joey Concha · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject:

there's a new article about horse wormers used on dogs here. you might be interested to read it.