How To Get Rid Of Cat Worms?
Resort to a vermifuge is essential to treat a cat infested with intestinal parasites. It is of course necessary to choose a deworming adapted to his animal and to choose an effective product, that is to say capable of quickly eradicating the type of worm or protozoan in question. Let’s quickly see what these parasites are, and take stock of the different dewormers for small felines.
Cat Worms And Protozoa
These intestinal parasites live inside the body of the animal and develop there. This is called the endoparasites. It can be verses, namely:
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- THE nematodes : roundworms such as roundworms (Toxocara cati),
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- THE cestodes : flatworms like Echinococcus multilocularis, taenia Dipylidium canine.
But worms are not the only undesirables to colonize the intestine of an animal. There are other internal parasites of the cat, namely the protozoa. They are unicellular microscopic organisms, that is to say made up of a single cell. In cats, they are of two types:
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- THE coccidia : Isospora felis, Isospora vivolta,
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- THE giardias : in this category we find Toxoplasma gondii.
THE digestive disorders such as bloating, profuse diarrhea, are among the symptoms frequently presented by a cat with internal parasites. But the little feline can also suffer from dehydration sudden weight loss, bowel obstruction, and if the infestation affects a kitten, it is at risk of growth retardation. The health risks for a kitty are therefore not to be neglected, especially since its lungs and his heart can also be colonized.
It should be noted that humans can be contaminated by internal parasites from cats. It is therefore essential that the animal be rid of its parasites as quickly as possible by means of a dewormer.
Choosing The Right Dewormer For Your Cat
It is strongly recommended to consult the veterinarian as soon as you suspect a parasitic infestation in your cat. In this way, the master has the certainty of treating his little companion with the dewormer best suited to his animal. The goal is for the endoparasites to be killed as quickly as possible. It is essential for take care of your cat And avoid some zoonoses.
Deworming for cats can be offered in:
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- oral syringe,
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- spot-on pipette,
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- Compressed,
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- Subcutaneous injection.
There are two main types of dewormers for cats.
Chemical Dewormers
You must first find out about the spectrum of drug activity to be sure that the one chosen can eliminate the parasites that infect the animal, namely roundworms, tapeworms or protozoa. With a chemical wormer, these are killed in the body of their host. These products are effective but likely to temporarily disturb the intestinal microbiota of the small feline. Chemical deworming is the recommended solution if the infestation is severe.
Natural Dewormers
They facilitate the expulsion of parasites through the droppings but do not kill them in the cat’s body. Natural dewormers are herbal such as mugwort, garlic, thyme, pomegranate. It can be used in the event of low contamination or even as a preventive measure. On the other hand, the efficiency natural dewormers being limited they are not recommended if the infestation is severe, or even if there is the slightest risk of contamination of humans.
The infestation of the cat by intestinal parasites, whether worms or protozoa, is not to be taken lightly. Only the veterinarian is able to prescribe the dewormer that is appropriate for a given situation and taking into account the cat’s age, weight, general state of health… Using an unsuitable dewormer would only put the cat in danger without solving the problem.
Finally, the cat being an animal likely to be permanently contaminated throughout its life, it is very important to opt for a preventive deworming respecting the precise plan recommended by the veterinarian. For information, the deworming of the kitten can start as early as 21 days of age. Prevention also concerns the pregnant or lactating cat which can contaminate its young, as well as the males whether they are sterilized or not. A cat that rarely goes out also needs it, at the rate of one deworming every six months, while a kitty that spends a lot of time outdoors must be dewormed every 3 months.
