Treatment For Cat Worms

If you suspect that your cat may have worms, and your veterinarian has narrowed down which type, you are ready to start treatment. Remember, it is vital that you take your cat to the veterinarian for evaluation. Not only does it rule out other possible causes of your cats symptoms, but it will help you verify which kind of worms they have.

It is entirely possible there is more than one type residing in your cat. When you are treating a known infected cat, it would be wise to treat any other cats that may reside in your household. Statistically, the chances of them having worms are quite high, even if they do not show any symptoms.

Roundworms, Tapeworms, and Hookworms Treatment

If your cat has been infected with roundworms, tapeworms, or hookworms, you have quite a few options available for treatment. Some of these options are over the counter, some are prescription only. If you took your cat in to the veterinarian, chances are he or she recommended the best option. Some of the major dewormers include:

• Drontal
• Stronged
• Nemex
• HeartgardPlus
• Revolution
• Profender

These dewormers will either come in a topical, or tablet form. When you begin the deworming, you are essentially causing the worm to loose their grip on the hosts intestines, and it will pass in their stool. After it passes, it will die. Be aware that some of the worms can be quite long, and may be alive when they come out.

Any larva will not be killed by most of these products, so you will most likely have to use the product two or three times to ensure all the worms are killed. You need to wait until the new worms make it into your cats intestines, thus it can be several weeks before you administer another dosage. Be sure to read the instructions in their entirety for the most effective treatment.

Stomach Worms Treatment

Stomach worms require a slightly different approach in treatment, as they reside in your cat's stomach, not intestines. Out of all the different worms you can treat for, stomach worm treatment should be taken with special care, especially when dealing with over-the-counter solutions.

Talk to your veterinarian about the best course of action. Some of the treatment options for stomach worms can cause discomfort to your cat, and many times veterinarians need to administer additional drugs to help make it manageable for your cat.