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Can I deworm my cat at home and what other vaccines do they need?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old

Hello sir/ma'am, I wanna ask if it's okay that I give my cats their Dwormer as a pill instead of taking them to the Vet? Is there a certain company you recommend? And also how long would it last till i give them the next one? Is there any other kind of medicine or vaccine they need yearly aside for the rabies shot and the dewormer? Thank you so much

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Yes dewormers can be purchased online. I’d deworm every 6 months if the cats go outside. See the link below on the kind I like. I recommend the FVRCP vaccine as well as the rabies. If Kitty never received this vaccine then he needs two 3-4 weeks apart. The 2nd is good for 1 year the all subsequent are good for 3 years. Have a good day! https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3464 https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=1268

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