Should I deworm my 6-week-old kittens if I can't afford a vet?

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I have 6-6week old kittens with no mother. They are drinking water and eating dry cat food. I want to bring them into my home and although I've seen no signs of worms in their stool I am concerned of the risk. I do not have $ to take them to a vet so should I treat them for worms as precaution? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 11 days old | 0.5 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Many times you will not see intestinal parasites until the animals are critically sick. It's recommended to deworm young puppies and kittens every two weeks for at least three cycles, due to the lifecycle of the parasites. I would recommend getting a product labeled for kittens such as pyrantel pamoate. Make sure you weigh them and get accurate weights to dose the medication. As soon as you are able I do still recommend a veterinary exam as they will need vaccines, feline leukemia testing and there are other parasites that the pyrantel may not address. Look in your area as there are often low cost vaccination clinics available through pet stores or feed stores if a full service clinic is not possible. Also check with your local veterinarian as many times they may offer a rate for a litter of kittens versus charging each animal individually. Best of luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Should I deworm my 6-week-old kittens if I can't afford a vet?

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