How do I safely give my cat dewormer at home for the best results?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! They can be when used appropriately. However, it is very important to find out if there are worms present so that the one that is used is used against something in particular. If the right dose is used, in general dewormers tend to be safe. If you are concerned about worms in your kitty, it would be best to have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

Most OTC dewormers are safe to use as long as you follow package directions. Confirm the product can be used for cats first. Ideally, you should speak with your vet prior to administering any medication to a pet.

Hello. If your cat goes outdoors at all, or has problems with fleas, it is not wrong to be proactive in preventing intestinal parasites. We basically do this when we administer monthly heartworm preventative to cats ( & dogs ). So yes, it is OK to worm your cat, at least a couple of times a year with a broad spectrum wormer. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

There are many different products for flea and worm treatment, but many have the same ingredients and work just as well as the others; so there's really no superior product amongst them. However, some stores will sell homeopathic products, or products labeled as natural, that are either not effective or far less effective than the medicated products. For this reason, I recommend only getting a product that is recommended by a veterinarian. For more information about treating fleas, please read the short article at the link below: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas/ When it comes to deworming, it actually depends on the type of worms that you are treating. In order to know this, Toby will have to be tested for worms at a veterinary clinic. Considering one of your cats has long-standing diarrhea, I recommend a visit to your veterinarian sometime soon. Long-term diarrhea is more concerning of an infection, or primary condition of the intestines like IBD.

hi, There are deworming products (antihelmintics) which are effective for more than one type and save you from multiple meds. Profender is a very good wide range product that easy to apply as it is a spot on. Drontal cat / Milbemax kitten are a tablet form. All those examples are meds that should be given in a correct dose according to weight and age please obtain the necessary medication from your veterinarian. You should never try to medicate with over-the-counter dewormers without checking first with your veterinarian, especially with kittens.

There are over the counter dewormers, but I recommend getting them seen. The over the counter medications don't always work. And it also depends on the parasite. If you feel the pets have a parasite, getting the checked with a fecal exam at your veterinarian and getting a trusted product would be best. Good luck.

Frend is so handsome, and he's so lucky that you have allowed yourselves to be adopted. Using a deworming treatment is an excellent idea, especially since he lives outdoors. I would recommend using Drontal or Panacur. You can get them from the vet (it would be a good idea to get him checked out by the vet, get him vaccines as well), and they are safe. I highly recommend those products. I hope this helps!

Yes, this product is safe and effective for many different types of worms. The dose depends on the size of the kitten and the size of the tablet. Usually, the packaging of the medication has a dose range on it. Otherwise, you may check on the manufacturers website for this information. With some products, the tablet will be too big to accurately cut down to the size needed for a kitten. If you are having this problem, then it's best to find a dewormer that is labeled for kittens.

There are many over the counter brands that are appropriate for treating tapeworm. The active ingredient is typically praziquantel. We cannot give specific dosing instructions without examining an animal first, but typically the bottle provides dosing suggestions based on weight, and it should be specifically labeled for use in cats. You can reach out to your vet with any questions - even if they're not currently seeing patients, most vet clinics are still available for phone consultations. If so, I would recommend dropping off a fecal sample for your vet to evaluate, as many tapeworm infections can also go hand-in-hand with other intestinal parasite infections, such as roundworms or hookworms. Hope this helps!

Unfortunately those types of dewormers are all prescription only, and it depends how sick is your cat as well, if he is very ill i would recommend not giving him any dewormers unless you are 100% positive he has worms. the best dewormers on the market are Profender (spot on), Drontal and milbemax.