How often do you give cats worming tablets?

If you’re a pet owner, specifically a cat parent, then you might have heard about worming tablets. To many people, the phrase “worming tablets” may sound wrong and unattractive- but it’s an essential part of keeping your feline healthy.

Worms can be fatal to cats, so as boring as worm prevention may seem; we need to pay attention!

In this article, we’ll discuss what worms are and why they could harm your furry friend. We’ll also go over how frequently you should give your cat those little anti-worm pills (yay). There will be some notes on different types of preventatives for our readers who like options.

What is Worms And Why Should You Care?

When most people hear the word “worm,” they imagine small squirmy things that live in soil or fishing bait. However, there are different kinds of worms – and their effect on animals can vary significantly!

One kind of worm that could pose a danger to your cat’s well-being is roundworms.

Roundworms are usually contracted by outdoor cats when they eat prey infected with them. The eggs from these parasites get into their systems where they hatch inside them and produce larvae.

Larvae, then burrow through stomach lining before entering bloodstream which enables them travel throughout the body infecting vital organs such as heart liver etc.,.

This stresses organs making them work harder than usual further increasing chances acute organ disease leading fatal illness in pets if left untreated.

Other Types Of Parasites That Could Affect Your Cat

Other types of terrible worms include tapeworms & hookworm (yes I know what this sounds like…I don’t want my cat to have one!)

Tapeworm transmission occurs after ingestion either by eating infected fleas/mice/rabbits (for outdoor cats) OR through contact with infected feces (for indoor cats).

Hookworms, on the other hand, could also infect your cat skin via larvae walking around the ground. Hookworm (are you ready for this?) partially burrow into your fur baby’s skin and then wriggle their way to the intestines where they attach and eventually mature producing eggs that are released in poop.

Don’t worry. To avoid all these terrible fates for our pet– We use “preventive treatments”. We’ll explain more below!

How Often Should You Worm Your Cat?

So now we know why worms are bad news, but how often should we worm our furry family members?

Regular worming treatment is recommended every 3 months (or at least four times a year). This interval ensures that even if your cat contracts infection somewhere along the line- it will be killed off by next tablet administration.

Preventing Worms: Other Methods

If tablets aren’t suitable potential options include topical medications such as spot-on treatments or injection based medication administered frequently over time.

Cats can get flea preventative serums which protects against external parasite introduced inside them by fleas – Flea infestation prevention measures like eliminating breeding areas and regular vacuuming is important too. Additionally cleaning bedding to reduce chances of reinfection should no be ignored..

Indoor cats need love & care too! Even though they’re much safer from parasites than outside kitties exposure still possible- especially if there are outdoorsy humans living in same house who go out frequently bringing back germs picked up while pet was cuddling with mama/dad.

Other means of reducing secondary infectious disease include ensuring food/water bowls stay clean litter box hygiene and good grooming habits.

In summary:

-Administer worming tablet every three months
-Regularly treat pets outer coat using Serums eg Frontline/Advantage
-Vacuum bedding areas/ provide clean litter box/ keep food bowl& water dishes sanitary.

Conclusion

Following these guidelines will keep your furry family members healthy and happy for years to come!

Remember: Never miss a worming treatment date – it only takes one missed dose to lead to fatal complications. When getting medication, always check with vets first as they’ll recommend the correct dosage according to animal species / age group.

Good luck in keeping those buggers at bay!