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My cat has maggots. What's the best treatment if Betadine failed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | unneutered

How to kill maggot in cat.suggest any medicine.i have tried betadine but no result

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 20th, 2016

Just wanted to add that you can use Capstar (a flea tablet that is available over the counter) to kill maggots very effectively in cats - so this is something that you could try as well. Just give the tablet by mouth, and the maggots will die within 30 minutes to an hour in most cases.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

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    Maggots needs to be manually removed first, the usually frontline spray is used to prevent any new ones, if the infestation is severe you need to take your cat to the vet urgently and this will need to be done under sedation, your cat will also need a course of antibiotics.

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