The most common problem encountered in cats is parasites, and it doesn’t matter whether your pet is walking the streets, eating raw meat or fish. If you do not give anthelmintic drugs, the risk of becoming infected with worms increases. Therefore, at intervals of once a year, it is necessary to use anthelmintic preparations for cats. It is very important to select the drug accurately and use it correctly to avoid complications and poisoning of the pet.
What is the peculiarity of this procedure?
Primary helminth disposal procedures are risky for both kittens and adult animals. And all due to the fact that the drugs used can cause an allergic reaction, the pet itself may also have congenital abnormalities. For this reason, it is necessary to use anthelmintic drugs only after reading the following recommendations:
- the main point is that the animal must be completely healthy;
- there should be no fleas on the pet;
- it is better to give medicines at the weekend - in this case, you will be able to control his well-being.
By following these recommendations, you will minimize the risk of harm to your pet.
Instructions for use
To avoid intoxication while taking the drug, you need to inject Gamavit into the withers of the animal: the first injection is placed on the day of use of the anthelmintic, the second - after a day. The drug must be calculated strictly by the weight of the animal.
Injection volume:
- 20 ml for kittens;
- 100 ml for adults.
After 4 hours after using the drugs, give the pet activated carbon: 1.5 tablets for an adult cat and 0.5 for a kitten.
When using drugs for worms, watch the stool of your pet - when constipation you need to use special laxatives for animals, you can also use Vaseline oil.
If you pick up a kitten on the street, the risk of complications after the use of anthelmintic drugs increases, so you must first consult with your doctor.
Are there any contraindications, side effects
Drugs, regardless of whether they are used for animals or people, have contraindications, which include:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the tool. To detect this, it is necessary to monitor the pet: if he behaves somehow wrong, be sure to consult with your veterinarian;
- kittens younger than 1.5 months is better not to expose the procedure of getting rid of worms;
- during pregnancy;
- for any infectious diseases;
- if the pet weighs less than 0.5 kg;
- in the presence of pathologists of the urinary system, liver.
The worms tablets also have side effects, which is directly related to the toxicity of the drug. An important role is played by the age of the pet and its condition. Most often, if all the requirements specified in the instructions are observed, no side effects are observed, however they may still be present:
- in the presence of hypersensitivity from the mouth, itching may occur, allergies begin;
- Gastrointestinal disorders, such as vomiting, loss of appetite.
A few days after taking the pills, the side effects usually disappear, but if they are observed for more than three days, you should consult a doctor.
Taking the drug and signs of overdose
The best use is if the doctor prescribes the pills. If it is not possible to get expert advice, then when choosing a dosage it is worth considering that it depends on the weight of the cat.
More information about the use of the drug will be in the instructions for the drug.
In case of overdose (in cats it is less common than in dogs), the symptoms will be as follows:
- convulsions;
- the appearance of foam from the mouth;
- trembling in paws;
- breathing problems.
On the shelves in vetaptekakh you can find a variety of remedies for worms, which differ in composition, form of release .:
anthelmintic sugar cubes;- pills;
- pasty preparations;
- suspensions;
- drops on withers;
- injections.
anthelmintic sugar cubes;What form of the drug to choose depends on the cat and the owner, because it affects the ease of use.
For example, if a pet cannot swallow a pill, it is easier to give a suspension by simply adding it to the feed. For kittens, it is better to choose drops for withers - they are safer for health, but the main thing is to apply so that the pet does not reach out and lick them with the tongue.
Choosing an anthelmintic drug for pet
After reviewing the features of the use of funds, it will be easier to choose the appropriate option.
For adult cats
Pills
The most famous pills with anthelmintic effect, consider:
- Febtal Febtal dosage is as follows: 1 tablet per 3 kg pet weight. They must be given for three days before breakfast. The advantage of this tool can be called the absence of a specific smell.
- Drontal. Dosage - 1 tablet per 4 kg of weight. The advantages of this tool include the fact that Drontal helps to get rid of most of the parasites, therefore, it is considered a drug of broad spectrum. The only point is not suitable for kittens younger than three months.
- Cannavtel. The drug is very powerful - one tablet is designed for a weight of 10 kg. They can not be used to remove worms for kittens younger than three months.
Drops
If the cat refuses to take the pills, they can be replaced with drops. The most famous option:
- Profender;
- Stronghold.
Profender is quite powerful drops that cannot be used to treat cats less than 8 years old. Apply them to the place to which the cat does not reach, otherwise the animal may begin to gag reflex. Stronghold is suitable for use from a young age, it acts very quickly.
Pasta (suspension)
Such medicines are very popular, because they are very easy to use. Most popular pastes:
- Dirofen;
- Prazitsid;
- The parasite.
It is best to use pasta during breakfast.
Sugar Cubes
A good alternative to pills is sugar cubes. The most famous option - Polyverkan. The main advantage is a pleasant smell and taste, so the pet will not think that you are giving him medicine. It can be given either in pure form or diluted with water.
For kittens
For the treatment of small pets suitable similar drugs, but you need to consider the dosage and age of the baby. And it is best to purchase special "children's" anthelmintic, which include:
- Troncil-K;
- Pyrantel;
- Prazitsid for kittens.
How to give a cat a tablet of worms
In order to give a pill to the animal as painlessly as possible, you should follow these tips:
- Put the pet to your back, open your jaws, put the pill in your mouth.
- Close the suit and pat the cat's throat for a bit, causing the swallowing effect.
Of course, the anthelmintic suspension is easier to use, but if there are tablets available, that is, simple methods that help to give their pet painlessly. But you can also mix the crushed pill with boiled minced meat.
Prevention against worms
Preventive measures should be held twice a year, even if your pet does not walk through the streets, as they still have the risk of becoming infected with helminths. For this it is best to use:
- Dironet;
- Drontal;
- Azinoks.
These medications affect the vital functions of worms, destroying them. If you can make an injection so as not to harm the cat and to administer the remedy correctly, you can use drugs such as:
- Ivomek;
- Barmek;
- Novomek.
Reviews of drugs
For a very long time, it was difficult to give a pill to a cat: it took a lot of time, then all hands were forever scratched. When special sugar anthelmintic drugs appeared on the market, it became our salvation. Now I use only them.
Inga, 28 years old
We were looking for a suitable remedy for our cat for a long time: many were allergic, some drugs caused vomiting, in general, it was still a story: they tried almost everything that was. In the past few years, we use Dirofen, although it is quite expensive, but effective, fairly safe and does not cause negative emotions and complications in the pet.
Alla, 32 years old
In order not to purchase a fake, all drugs should be bought exclusively in specialized veterinary pharmacies.
