2006-08-11 06:23:42 · 10 answers · asked by kevin s 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
YES THEY CAN. TAKE THEM TO THE VET AND IF U CAN GET A ZIP LOCK BAG AND TAKE A SAMPLE OF THEIR POO. I KNOW IT'S GROSS. THE VET WILL THEN SEE WHAT KIND OF WORM IT IS AND GIVE U THE CORRECT MEDICINE. BE SURE TO KEEP THE CATS OF TILE OR CONCRET BECAUSE WORMS CAN ONLY REMAIN ALIVE ON DIRT OR CARPET.HOPE THIS HELPS OUT.
2006-08-11 06:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by jenn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sure can. You should take your new kitten and a poop sample to your vet. The vet can accurately weigh your kitty, and microscopically examine the sample to itentify the type pf parasites. Not all dewormers are the same, and no one dewormer can treat for everything, so its a good idea to have a check first.
And as for "Animal Girl" response:
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (for allergies) =not a dewormer
Orbax is an antibiotic (to treat bacterial infections) = not a dewormer
Centrine is an antispasmotic (treat vomiting, diarrhea, gastritis, and straining) = not a dewormer
2006-08-11 06:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelters and veterinarians routinely treat kittens for worms. Most all these young cats have them.
DO NOT do this yourself with OTC products at the pet store. Their medications are usually ones that are outdated or that vets have found to be ineffective.. Can even cause death.
2006-08-11 06:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By a Vet yes. Do not use an over the counter product to worn the kitten.
2006-08-11 07:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by nemesis1im 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! Definately take him to the vet. When we got my kitten he had worms and we brought him to the vet and he was given medication. We tried four different types of medicine though. Ask for Chlorpheniramine, Centrine tablets, and Orbax if it doesn't clear up. That's what my cat is on and it seems to help.
2006-08-11 06:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by Animal Girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they can - the vet just had me treat 14 day old kittens with Strongid.
2006-08-11 07:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what Jenn said. Vacuum often to get up the flea eggs from the carpet.
2006-08-11 06:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. and they usually are "just incase" my kittens were "dewormed" and they didnt even check to see if they had any.
2006-08-11 09:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by miss_jennifer79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure take it to the vet and ask them.
2006-08-13 04:02:01 · answer #9 · answered by ERIKA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask you're vet....
2006-08-11 08:03:39 · answer #10 · answered by vegetariangirl91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋