I have recently adopted a 12 year old cat who can't go outside. Does he still need to be treated for worms?

Answer 1

Why do people keep saying that human food causes worms? That's ridiculous.

Anyway, whether your cat has worms or not would depend on his background. If he has lived outside he could possible have some round worms, if he has ever had fleas on his body he could have a tapeworm.

Certainly any new cat, especially at that age, needs a thorough workup by a vet to determine if kidneys, liver, thyroid etc are all in good shape. Vets can determine a great deal by drawing blood and getting it analyzed. So your cat should definitely be checked by a vet to determine if he has any potential problems which can be treated now, before he can develop any serious symptoms.

Good luck with your senior fellow!

Answer 2

Of course hes worth being treated for worms. Just because he doesnt go out side means nothing. bacteria will always find a way. Treathim for heart worm and occasionally when he gets a check up ask the vet to test for tape worm. becareful of wet food always check the date. I was mad at my first cat god bless her soul for not eating this new expensive food i bought for her it was supposed to be better then the other. It wasnt till i cleaned her dich that i realized there were little worms in it. i recycle so i looked at the can and the experation date was that it expired four months before i bought it. i felt so bad. and angry. lets just say i wont shop at that store any more. but tht goes to show you that some things just happen. And all we can do is help prevent it.

Answer 3

if he is indoors all the time and never gets fleas then no, he won't need worming.
This of course is entirely assuming that the rescue or wherever you got him from, has already wormed him.
I am stunned by some of the replies here. Do people REALLY think that you get worms from eating sweets, human food or visiting people with pets?
Some people are simply too stupid for words.

Answer 4

If he's coming into contact with cats that are allowed outside then yes. Otherwise the answer is no.

I have 4 indoor cats. None of them are wormed as my vet has advised it's not necessary.

Answer 5

he's in a sparkling domicile, he's 'misplaced', he does not understand what's happening, he's around strangers. One night will not placed him relaxed, so of course he's loud. Spend time with him, don't get disappointed or yell, shop the television at a decrease quantity, and verify he knows the place the nutrition and water is, and the clutter container. in case you are able to try fiddling with him, that'd help. And get down on the floor for component to it, they get much extra mushy in case you at the instant are not status 8 thoughts tall above them. attempt to make actual touch if the cat is comfortable with that. If he pulls decrease back, then only shop speaking to him or exhibiting which you at the instant are not risky. superb wager is that he thinks he's misplaced and needs to circulate domicile. he's clueless that he's been given removed from his unique relatives.

Answer 6

You are to be congratulated for taking on an old cat, many people only want cute little kittens and lose interest when problems come along .
No, if he's not going outside and he's eating good food he'll be fine .
Bless you
signed
Cat Lover.

Answer 7

yes definately. cats dont get worms from being outside

Answer 8

yes its better to be safe than sorry age does not matter the cat should be wormed every 3 to 6months,it you love your cat or cats like we do whats a few pounds compared to the love and affection that you get from your pet good luck.

Answer 9

Yes, just because this cat may at one point been outside. My vet recommended me to do so with my cat. Being that your cat's adopted maybe they have already treated your cat for that, check with the place you got him/her at? Maybe they can recommend what's best for this lucky cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

he should be fine without worm treatment unless you notice worms...thank you for taking the older cat most people would rather put them down and take a kitten :)