DEWORMERS FOR CATS Parasitic infestation cases in cats are now proliferating by each passing day. Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine says that 45% of the cats are infested from gastrointestinal parasites and worm parasites are one of them. Intestinal worm infestations like Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms are now becoming quotidian infestations. And let’s not forget heartworm and lungworm infections who create more health complications than any other worm infections. However, heartworms are rare in cats, but they can’t be underestimated. But fortunately, as the disease grows, people, with the help of science, always try to combat that disease by trying to find safe and effective treatments for that disease. So far, in the case of intestinal worm infections science has been pretty much successful to find the treatments that efficaciously eliminate these worms and make your cat worm free. And as a caring pet parent, you will definitely want to know the most effective treatments that take down these intestinal worm infestations. So, read on to find the best worming treatments of 2019.
1.REVOLUTION Revolution is a popular monthly spot-on from the world-renowned animal healthcare company Zoetis.
One of the best heartworm preventive for felines in the market currently Effective in controlling and treating intestinal worms like roundworms and hookworms in cats Contains Selamectin as an active ingredient Safe for kitten older than 6 weeks Fleas are eliminated effectively with >98% of the fleas killed within 36 hours of administration. Prevent re-infestation of fleas Treats Sarcoptic mange Very easy to administer topical treatment Eliminate fleas from the surroundings of the cats as well >90% flea protection within 30 days of administration Very competent in treating ticks as well Get your cat checked for existing heartworms before administering this treatment Works on both internal and external parasites
Dosage table, you can choose the pack according to your cat’s weight
2.PROFENDER Manufactured by Bayer, Profender is one of the most recommended de-wormer for cats. You can always trust this product because it has always delivered results and treated the existing intestinal worms effectively.
Eradicates and controls roundworm, tapeworm and hookworm infestations Contains Praziquantel and Emodepside as active ingredients Recommended for kittens and cats at least 8 weeks of age The product was well tolerated by pregnant cats but the studies performed in rats and rabbits suggest that emodepside may interject the embryo-fetal development. So, consult your vet before the administration If your cat has a history of tremors, seizures or ataxia please consult your vet before administering it
Dosage table given below will help you to choose the pack according to your cat’s weight
3.DRONTAL The oral alternative of topical solutions, Drontal tablets are manufactured by Bayer and is very effective, easy to administer de-wormer.
One tablet treats various parasites Kills and controls tapeworms, hookworms & roundworms in cats Active ingredients include Praziquantel and Pyrantel Embonate Highly palatable tablets easily accepted by cats This deworming treatment can be used with other flea & tick preventive treatments, heartworm preventives, and other vaccinations Cats don’t have to stay hungry before eating these tablets Treat with Drontal Allwormer tablets at 6, 8, 12 weeks of age then repeat it after every 3 months Pregnant and lactating queens should be treated before mating, 10 days prior kittening and 2 to 4 weeks after kittening Only for kittens of 6 weeks or more age Not safe for pregnant queens
Refer the table for dosage amount
4.TRIWORM-C DEWORMER The de-wormer is produced by Cipla Vet. The oral worm treatment is giving a tough competition to other worming treatments because of its efficiency and safety.
Treats ascarids, hookworm and tapeworm infections Convenient to use oral tablets Praziquantel and Pyrantel Pamoate are the major ingredients that make your cat worm free De-worm your kitty every month until 6 months and every 3 months in adult cats
For dosage amount have a look at the table given below 2kg (4.4lbs) body mass –
0.5 tablet
0.5 tablet 4kg (8.8lbs) body mass –
1 tablet
1 tablet 6kg (13lbs) body mass –
1.5 tablet
1.5 tablet
5.PANACUR ORAL SUSPENSION The oral suspension is developed by Merck group. The best thing about this product is the wide range of infestations that it covers and effectively treats.
Fenbendazole is the name of the amazing active ingredient Extremely easy to administer because of its palatability Treats cats infected with lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus efficaciously Finishes mature and immature stages of roundworms in cats Completely eliminates hookworms and Tapeworms Has an ovicidal effect of nematode eggs Can be safely used on domestic dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens You can feed this to your cat by mixing it in food Treats puppies and kittens infected with gastrointestinal nematodes Safe for pregnant cats and cats older than 2 weeks of age\
Dosage1 ml / 2.2 lbs bodyweight should be given as a single oral dose which equals 100 mg Fenbendazole/lbs.
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