2006-10-03 09:02:18 · 11 answers · asked by maria f 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If it has worms, yes. Is this cat an adult that you have had indoors or is this a new kitten or a new addition to your family?
If you have had this cat for some time and it has always been inside then probably no need to deworm but it this is a kitten or a new cat for you then i would take him/her to the vet and have a stool sample checked
2006-10-03 09:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If it's a kitten, then I say definitely yes. Kittens usually get worms from drinking their mother's milk, so they almost always have worms by the time you get them home. I have two young cats (strictly indoors) who both needed to be treated for worms twice in one year. If it's an older cat who's lived with you for a while, keep a close eye on their bedding/furniture for small particles that look like rice and/or dried up pieces of rubber band. That's a sure sign it's time for a trip to the vet. Watch the litter box for blood/worms in the stool as well.
Good luck. I just lost one of my cats to cancer (which unfortunately was mis-diagnosed as allergies) :-( so I don't take any chances when it comes to a question of their health.
2006-10-03 16:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Kaydee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really should. Primarily because of flies coming into your home and they will land in your cat's food or in the cat's litter box or land on them and bite or lay eggs. A fly can do so much damage to an animal it isn't funny. I've had cats for years indoors and outdoors. Both receive worm medicine and all are kept healthy and happy.
Good luck to you and your cat! Animals can be wonderful companions and can be a human's best friend.
2006-10-03 16:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful question to ask your vet!!!
From a practical standpoint, unless your indoor cat is being exposed to worms (or has any symptoms of worm infestation), you probably can forego annual deworming for the sake of deworming.
However, if you want to be sure that your cat is worm-free, get them de-wormed.
Purrrr
2006-10-03 16:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can get tapeworms by ingesting a flea....NOT from a flea biting them like someone else answered. If you have a good flea control like advantage..you should eliminate your flea problem. You probably only need to get your cats stool tested once yearly to check for worms...but there really should be NO reason to worm your cat if it does not show apparent signs of HAVING worms already. And being indoors, your cat is going to be less likely to get worms than an outdoor cat.
2006-10-03 16:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That depends upon where you live, and if you have a dog that goes in and out, or if you or kids or spouse go out into the garden, yard and such, where they might accidentally bring in fleas or ticks on their pants or shoes. Cats get worms from bites of fleas and ticks. So if your indoors is pest free, then worm once yes, but after that you are probably okay. If you have any of the above mentioned, you should think seriously about worming yearly.
2006-10-03 16:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yes. my indoor cats got fleas, possibly from just having the window open. indoor cats are not immune from outdoor problems.
take the kitty to the vet if you are unsure.
2006-10-03 16:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by woodpecker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do. The reason is because you could carry worm eggs yourself. You can carry them on your shoes and on your clothes. Your cat will eventually come into contact with those things.
2006-10-03 16:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by vettech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-03 16:04:40 · answer #9 · answered by Knight H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes absolutely
2006-10-03 16:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by Christina W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋