Deworming medicine for cats must be purchased from a regular pharmacy or after consulting a veterinarian. Attention should be paid to the dosage because all deworming medicines have a certain toxicity; even slight overdosing can lead to poisoning, so it is best to strictly follow the instructions. Note that before performing external deworming for cats, they must first be bathed, and cats should not be bathed again until the medicine’s effect has worn off. For internal deworming, it is best to do it 3~4 hours after eating to avoid gastrointestinal reactions.

⒈ Choice of Deworming Medicine Types

Because cat-specific deworming medicines come in two types—one is internal deworming medicine, the other is external deworming medicine. Commonly used internal deworming medicines for cats include Mebendazole, Droncit, Bayer, etc. Commonly used external deworming medicine is Frontline and others. The aforementioned medicines are all produced abroad and have a certain quality assurance. Of course, domestic deworming medicines can also be chosen, but from my personal point of view, although imported ones are a bit more expensive, their quality and effect are more assured, and cats only need to be treated once a year, so it’s not very costly. Considering the risk involved in medication, choosing something more reliable is better.

⒉ Dosage Selection for Deworming Medicine

All deworming medicines have a certain toxicity, so the feeding must strictly follow the method indicated in the instructions. Especially for domestic deworming medicine, before usage, it’s best to weigh the cat properly and calculate the dosage according to the cat’s weight. Also, if there are other pets at home, care should be taken to prevent them from accidentally ingesting an overdose.

⒊ Preparations Before Deworming

If it is external deworming, first give the cat a bath, then completely dry it before applying a bit of the deworming medicine in a place the cat cannot lick—for example, the back of the neck. Before the medicine’s effect evaporates, do not bathe the cat again—firstly to prevent the cat from licking, and secondly because the deworming is not yet complete. Note! Do not choose flea collars for external deworming; this toxicity is too high and causes great harm to cats. Internal deworming medicine should be used 3~4 hours after the cat has eaten. Moreover, after feeding the deworming medicine, there must be a 5~6 hour fasting period to ensure the medicine’s effectiveness.