2006-12-27 05:15:20 · 9 answers · asked by jodie k 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
First deworm your cat again by using something from the Vet not the over the counter stuff at a pet store or grocery store. Since cats get tapeworms from fleas....use Advantage or Frontline on her. NOT the stuff from the grocery store or pet store...THEN...sprinkle your carpets and furniture..under the cushions and all with 20 Mule Team Borax..this is Boric Acid and is safe for children and pets but it's the only thing that will kill the flea eggs in your house..and much cheaper than extermination products....which would be boric acid also but with an exterminator's company name on it instead..same stuff....way different price. Leave the borax down for about 24 hours to be sure all is dead...then vacuum so if any eggs are in your vacuum, this will kill them off too..toss your vacuum bag right away. Do this again a couple of weeks later if you think you have an infestation of fleas..fleas can live on the ceiling for about a week and eventually will need to come down to eat again. Since your cat will have the Advantage on her, they will die when they bite her..but they can feed off of you and your family also! If your cat goes outside, make sure you put the Advantage/Frontline on her every month to prevent fleas from coming back.
2006-12-27 05:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cat has been examined by a vet and the worms have been identified, and the cat has been treated, then the cat should not be getting the worms back. However, if the worms are tapeworms, the cat could have fleas, and you need to get rid of the source. If this is not the case, and maybe the worms are whip worms, the vet needs to be seen again as whip worms are sometimes hard to get rid of and may need a stronger medication. Your vet can identify the worms with a stool sample.
2006-12-27 06:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms are a common thing in cats & dogs. All cats & dogs should be dewormed periodically throughout their lives.A stool sample should be taken to the vet at least twice a year for indoor only cats, more often for outdoor cats to be tested for worms. Then the proper dewormer will be dispensed based on the type(s) found. If you have an outdoor cat they will pick up worms more readily from other cats, eating mice, etc. Keep your cats flea free and it will prevent tapeworms (unless your cat is an outdoor cat).
2006-12-27 09:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the worms.
If it's flea related, then everything in the house will need to be treated for the eggs.
Also, consider the source. Such as, if you have a creek or stagnant pond nearby.
Is your cat an inside or outside cat? Does your cat come into contact with other cats?
2006-12-27 05:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Ella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~Give them their monthly dose of advantage for fleas. When cats eat their fleas, it causes tapeworms.~
2006-12-27 05:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO table scrapes or anything with milk or eggs (dairy products)
2006-12-27 05:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by Maisy Smith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a vaccination and use preventatives...
2006-12-27 05:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a vet!
2006-12-27 05:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by nicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kEEP IT IN AN HYGENIC PLACE. DEWORMING EVERY MONTH.
2006-12-27 05:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by Snowball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋