Although it is a common misconception that worms only affect kittens, it is actually true that cats may get worms at any age. This is also true whether your cats spend their lives in doors, or goes outside at any time.
There are several different types of worms that may affect your cat, and each of them may have a different treatments or effect. First of all, it is important to understand the signs of worms in a cat.
Signs of Worms
- vomiting
- loose stools (diarrhoea)
- loss of energy and activity
- minor to severe weight loss
- worms may be visible
- lethargy or weakness
- blood in the stool
If you notice any of these symptoms in your cat it is important to get them checked and then administer the necessary medication.
Tablets
You may be prescribed worming tablets by your vet. It is important that you give your cat the tablet as and when they are needed –as directed by your vet. You may be able to administer the tablet by placing it on your Talk dropping their throats; alternatively you may need to crush the tablet up in their food to make sure they take it.
Liquids
Rather than offering you a medication in tablet form, your vet may give you a liquid to give to your cat specific number of times a day. As with tablets, you may be able to administer this liquid straight into their mouths or alternatively mix it in with their food.
Injections
For a longer term plan for worm removal and prevention you may choose to give your cat an injection. As a kitten, they will need this more often but as they get older they willingly need it round four times a year – which should protect against were as long as they are taking it.
Injections are often a good way of keeping worms at bay and getting rid of them if your cat does get infected. It is often the most common method used to get rid of worms as it is required less often and is administered by your facts – making it easier for you.
However, in some circumstances you may not want to use a medication to treat your pet, and in these cases the best solution is diatomaceous earth.
Diatomaceous Earth
Although some forms of diatomaceous earth are not the human or animal consumption, there is a specific type of diatomaceous earth for pets that can help with treating worms.
Diatomaceous earth is made from fossilised plant material which is ground down and then refined into food grade diatomite. The powder that is created is a lot finer than that is a pest control and will therefore not cause any damage to the internal organs of the animal.
Administering food grade diatomaceous earth for a month or two will help to make sure that the worms do not re-occur at re-infest your cat. So if you have recently discovered that your cat has work, or you what you there next worming treatment then give some extra consideration these options available to you to be on your way to a happy and healthy pet.