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My cat threw up dewormer immediately. Is he okay and what next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months old

Hello ! My cat lost his appetite I gave him a deworming pill but within 10 minutes he ended up vomiting! He is still active and drinks water.Thank you

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2016

Vomiting after deworming medications is not uncommon but as it was so quick (10mins) the tablet will not have had time to work. Consider using a pour on worm medication such as broadline or profender (both of these do both round and tapeworms) or try a different worming product with different ingredients in 10-14days time

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