2006-09-23 01:00:50 · 10 answers · asked by ttikki2001 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
hm... it sound and she shouldn't....!? She gets a Droncit-injection... Vet says is against worms - only worms she had was 8 years ago, when she was small+stray but never got this problem again. Injection is not against fleas - she never had any either
2006-09-23 01:17:09 · update #1
Droncit is for tapeworms only. If the cat is indoors and does not have fleas, there is no need for it. If you were to see tapeworms, treat then. Otherwise it is a waste of money!!!
Get a new vet too!!! This one sounds in it for the money!!!
2006-09-23 02:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main reason is to keep from getting worms in the intestine. I've never heard of the injections for every 3 months, and if the cat doesn't have fleas, then it shouldn't be a problem.
Does the cat have an ongoing problem with parasites (worms in intestines)? If so, you might want to keep getting the shots until the situation is under control.
2006-09-23 08:04:56 · answer #2 · answered by Debra S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Droncit injection is for tape worms. You can usually see signs of this problem are you will see the white tapeworm segments in your cat's bedding. The worm is carried by fleas to the cat so it doesn't sound as if your cat should have one.
I would never permit a vet to administer an internal poison to a cat unless it was absolutely necessary.
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2006-09-23 11:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, It may just be that the animal clinic/hos[ital that you are at is looking to push for as much $$ as possible, and often the vets go way overboard with what they suggest. It is overkill to do this for your cat every 3 months.
I'd call your local MSPCA, or even ask other cat owners.
I have 2 indoor/outdoor cats. Both have been neutered, and the only thing we do on a regular basis is the flea prevention, and even that is twice/year.
They suggested feline lukemia tests, but did not push for it.
2006-09-23 08:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by Fitchurg Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it can still contract parasites and you are suseptable to feline parasites as well. You could probably get away with giving your cat fewer than 4 injections a year; maybe try going to a different vet. When I was in college, our indoor cat managed to contract ringworm somehow and gave it to all of us! We had no idea where she got it.
2006-09-23 08:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by katethefabulous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what parasite injection?? are they boosters? even indoor cats can get stuff that mostly outdoor cats get - especially if they are ever boarded, taken to the Vet's office, or live in a rental house where other animals lived.
2006-09-23 08:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds highly suspect. My two indoor cats don't have anything like this and they are very healthy in all respects. Time to get a second opinion.
2006-09-23 08:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by skylight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat is 14 stay indoor never had an injection whats the point if she dosen't go out?
2006-09-23 08:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really I agree that you should change vets, at least as a second opinion.
2006-09-23 08:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by who da wha? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't. Its time to change vets.
2006-09-23 08:03:24 · answer #10 · answered by john_jet_au 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋