2007-02-25 01:56:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
This depends entirely on what type of worms. The four most common varieties are roundworms, tapeworms, whipworms, and hookworms. Only TWO are visible to the unaided eye in the stool, so I'm assuming your kitty is suffering from either roundworms or tapeworms if you've seen the evidence. There are over the counter drug options, however if you've never experienced this parasite before, you should definitely go to the vet to make sure you're diagnosing it properly. The following website can help you determine which, although the vet is obviously the best first choice for diagnosis.
Important to note, the same wormers do not work for all types. The wormer for roundworms is cheaper and more accessible than that for the tapeworms. There is now an over-the-counter option for tapeworms, though it is pricey (Tradewinds about $25 for 3 pills, available at online stores like drsfosterandsmith.com or Petsmart), especially for multi-cat households. No matter what you do, remember that if you have multible animals in the house, if you treat one you might as well treat them all. Otherwise they will continue to pass them around.
Good luck!
2007-02-25 03:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by rumezzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet that diagnoses what type of worms they have usually can reccomend the best worming treatment. If you do otherwise..just go to your local pet store and they have some worming products there.
2007-02-25 02:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What type of worms?
Some worms can be treated with over the counter meds.
Other types you have to get the meds from the vet.
2007-02-25 02:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Either go to the vet's and he will give you treatment for your cat, or if you go to the pet shop, or any supermarket they have worming tablets. Good Luck
2007-02-25 02:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by kevina p 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to find out what kinda worms the cat has before treating
2007-02-25 03:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by blondieva21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to know what kind of worms. take a fecal sample to your vets he will find out what type and give you the proper worm meds..Do not use over the counter meds
2007-02-25 02:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly nothing over the counter works I tried lots of them!! I had to take my male cat to the humane society's low-cost vet clinic. It was really cheap and works very well!!
2007-02-25 03:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by *KySeN && gAvInS mOmMy* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drontal is available from your veterinarian's office. Dosage depends on weight, so weigh you cat before going in.
As already stated, don't use what you get at a regular store. There's nothing in those meds that treats for tapeworms.
2007-02-25 02:03:47 · answer #8 · answered by seveninalitter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the vet.
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2007-02-25 02:04:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vet A.S.A.P!
2007-02-25 02:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by Lynnette_is_a_Lovely_Latina! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋