you dont know for sure if she has worms? I keep hearing that most kittens have them and need to be dewormed. So should I just buy some and give it to her? Will it harm her if she doesn't have worms? She has a swollen belly, but no possible way for her to be pregnant (She's in the house all the time, and i got her really young from someone who kept her in a cage all the time with her mother)
2006-10-10 02:56:21 · 12 answers · asked by MiZmeL 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
First, a visit with the vet is best. However, if that's just not possible (being a shelter employee, I know how cost prohibitive a vet bill can be!), then YES, you can give a cat dewormer even if you're not sure and NO it will not hurt her. If you don't notice a discernible change in her abdomen, however...well, you know all about that vet thing, right? :-)
Good luck.
2006-10-10 03:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deworming is usually pretty safe. Make sure you know about the exact birthday so you can go by it and check the box instructions if going at it yourself or just bring her to a Vet. It would be good to get her checked over anyway because if her belly is swollen that could be a sign of other things wrong if it's not worms. If her mother had worms she could have got them from her and not even have to have been outside....Best to have her checked over by a Vet. Some money but then you know if she's healthy.
2006-10-10 03:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by bratty1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most kittens get worms and it is a sign that they were outside cats. the cat that i have was 5 weeks old when I got him, and I can't remember if I dewormed him or not. Kittens will get big belly's that are hard for a ltl bit but it will eventually go away but to be on the safe side take the kitten to the vet and see what they say but you can by deworming stuff at the store and it will tell you on the bottle/box if you can give it to her, it should say something about how old and weight of the kitten and whether it will harm the kitten if it doesn't end up having worms.
2006-10-10 03:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many different worms that kittens can have. the dewormer that you buy over the counter will only take care of a few of those. You need to have a vet check the kitten's stool and prescribe the correct dewormer
2006-10-10 03:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be completely safe, this kitten needs to see a vet and have a stool check done. That way, whatever parasites are found (if any), the proper de-worming medication can be prescribed.
Yes, it's true, most kittens and puppies are born with roundworms, passed from the Mother's milk. There are, however, other intestinal parasites and flukes that she may have. This includes tapeworm, spread generally by fleas, hookworm, whipworm, giardia, etc.
Also, to protect your cat from future health issues, a full exam should be done with her FDRC given. She needs one now and one again in 3-4 weeks, then once a years. Flea preventative is always a good idea, as even indoor cats get fleas. Always cheaper to prevent than to treat. She needs to be scheduled for a spay to not only prevent unwanted pregnancies, but also to protect her from uterine, mammary and ovarian cancers. To prevent spraying (yes! Females can and will spray!). To prevent annoying in heat moaning and crying. A cat never truly goes out of heat, it just waxes and wanes and won't truly stop until she conceives. Spaying her will also ensure a longer, healthier life, as well as making sure she stays indoors to protect her form outside, harmful elements.
The FDRC vaccine includes the Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia) vax, Rhinotracheitis vax and the Calicivirus vax. A rabies vax is encouraged. A FeLV/FIV test to ensure her heath, then the leukemia vax should be given for protection. Lots to do the first year for a healthy life. The first year is the highest expense, then it's just yearly maintenance, great food, tons of love and the rewards are endless.
2006-10-10 03:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, please have a vet take care of this. She probably has worms as most kittens get them from their mothers. If you use worm stuff you buy at a store you will risk her life or cause her a great deal of pain with cramping etc. and you may not be using the right medication and not get rid of the worms.
She needs to be seen by a vet for testing, worming and an overall health check. If you can't afford to do these things the kitten should be surrendered to animal control or a humane society where she can be treated properly.
2006-10-10 03:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Parantel Permeate (sp?) aka Panacur will safely remove common worms except for tapeworm. It is given at a dosage of .1-.2 ml per pound. Note the "point" in front of the numbers. This is a very safe medicine. For a ten pound cat, that would be one to two ml.
To be on the safe side, you might want to have your "kitten" checked by a vet to see why her stomach is distended, and if she is not spayed, it's way past time to do so!
2006-10-10 03:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can worm kittens and it doesn't matter that much if they haven't got worms anyway, but like the other guys said, take her to the vets to be on the safe side.
2006-10-10 03:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to take kitty to the Vet, there are some worming meds that the stores just don't have. The Vet can do a fecal test to determine what, if any, worms kitty may have, plus you'll be able to get shots started on the lil'un.
2006-10-10 03:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by sred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms are definitely unfold, whether you shop 2 cats separate in a similar domicile. i might call your vet and get a de-wormer on your different cat, alongside with a 2d dose for the different cat in 10 days. in case you different cat is up as much as now on vaccinations and has had an annual actual, your vet ought to have no issues providing you with the drugs with out seeing the cat. All he might want is the cats contemporary weight. and you have got the cats share the clutter container :) **i did not study which you had extra desirable than 2 cats- i might wait till after the 2d dose.****
2016-10-19 03:29:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋