Poisoning a kitten with deworming agent

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The most common release option is tablets. For the smallest kittens, Prazicide-plus, produced in the form of a sweet suspension, is best suited. This medicine is considered the safest and is suitable for kittens from 3 weeks of age.

Important! Do not give deworming medications to your kitten yourself. For safe treatment, consultation with a veterinarian is required. Only a doctor will be able to determine possible kidney and liver diseases, the weight category of the kitten and assess the general condition of the animal in order to safely prescribe medication.

Ways to give the product to a kitten

The easiest way to give a medicine in the form of a suspension is to a kitten by pouring a sweet liquid into the animal’s mouth using a syringe without a needle. In addition, there are the following ways to feed your pet medicine:

Dissolve the tablet in milk and inject using the same syringe.
Crush the tablet and add to food.
Add a whole tablet to dry food, and the kitten will eat everything without noticing the fraud.
Open the animal's mouth, put the tablet on the tongue, close and lift the animal's muzzle up, while stroking its throat. This is a violent method and it is better to use it as a last resort if other methods do not work.

Drug treatment

Veterinary pharmacies offer a variety of anthelmintic drugs. For severe infestations, treatment is prescribed by a doctor. He selects a remedy based on the disease, clinical picture, and condition of the cat.

Medicines differ in dosage form and methods of administration.

The dosage and treatment regimen are determined by the veterinarian and, if ineffective, adjusted.

name of the drug	dosage form	dosage	contraindications
Drontal	pills	tablet per 4 kg of cat's weight	age up to 21 days, weight less than kg
Kanikquantel Plus	tab.	1/10 kg	up to 3 weeks, pregnancy
Milbemax	tab.	0.5 tab./kg	up to six months, less than 0.5 kg
Prazitel	suspension	1 ml/kg	pregnancy
Prazicide	susp.	ml/kg	less than 3 weeks
Prasimek-S	pills	2/2.5 kg	up to 2.5 months,
Helmintal K	drops	0.1 ml/kg	–

Drops are applied to the skin, in places inaccessible to licking. For kittens and pregnant females, therapy is carried out carefully. If health deteriorates, discontinue the drug and contact a veterinarian.

Pros and cons of each type of funds

From the many medications for kittens, it is better to choose products that have proven themselves to be safe and used to treat small pets for a long period of time.

Active ingredients such as pyrantel and praziquantel are the basis of many well-known drugs for helminths; they have a mild effect on the animal’s body, do not expose it to unnecessary intoxication and act on parasites by destroying their outer shell.

Ready-made sweet suspensions, for example, Prazitsid-plus , are the best option for kittens. They are taken once, so it is difficult to make a mistake with the dosage. Giving the suspension to a kitten is much easier than giving a tablet.

It is easiest to apply products in the form of drops to the withers, but you need to drip it strictly on the animal’s withers, otherwise there is a high probability that the animal will lick it off.

, which is distinguished by its wide spectrum of action, is popular Its chemical composition differs from the classic combination and consists of two active components: niclosamide and oxybendazole. The medicine comes in the form of a cube, which easily dissolves in liquid and is given to the pet using a syringe. This deworming remedy is approved for use in kittens from one month of age. A specialist will help you determine the dosage of the drug.

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How to rid a kitten of worms:

Before starting treatment, be sure to take your kitten to see a veterinarian. The specialist will examine the animal, determine the degree of infection or prescribe medication for preventive purposes if the animal is healthy. The type of drug and dosage will depend on the age of the kitten and its general condition at the time of administration by the veterinarian.

If you have the slightest suspicion that your pet has worms, do not delay a visit to the veterinarian. The further course of the disease and the severity of possible consequences for the pet’s fragile body will depend on timely assistance.

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First aid

Severe symptoms may occur in the evening when veterinary clinics are closed.

The pet owner can provide first aid independently.

The predator is given plain water (not by force). The liquid will help remove residual toxic substances and relieve spasm of the intestinal muscles.
Refuse to feed, especially dry food. Food provokes attacks of nausea. A predator may choke on pieces of food.
Sorbents are given to block the action of toxic substances; activated carbon (1 t/kg) or Phosphalugel (0.5-1 mg/kg) are suitable.

As soon as the pet's condition improves, it is taken to the veterinarian.

We are responsible for those we have tamed

The life of a little furry prankster completely depends on the person. By taking a kitten into your home, you take on all the troubles of keeping it, feeding it, and treating it. By following the rules of care and adhering to the recommendations of your veterinarian, you can keep your pet healthy. It is especially important to save the kitten from the risk of infection with helminths (parasitic worms), which cause irreparable harm to the small organism. This article will discuss how to protect your pet from these dangerous parasites.

Why are worms dangerous for kittens?

Worms parasitize not only in the intestines, they are often localized in other organs: liver, lungs, gall bladder, heart. By affecting the pet’s body, they cause diseases called “helminthiasis.”

Parasitic worms feed on blood, lymph, and take nutrients and vitamins from the animal, thus depleting its body. During their life, all worms secrete toxins. When the worms die, they decompose. This causes intoxication and can lead to the development of allergic reactions in the pet.

Some types of worms attach themselves to the walls of the hollow internal organs of animals. With devices for fixation, helminths injure the mucous membrane, ulcers and areas of tissue necrosis appear on it. If there are a lot of parasites, they can clog the intestines. In kittens, this causes its obstruction and even rupture.

How do worms come out through vomiting?

The animal's immune system is able to independently resist parasites. Poor nutrition, care, and chronic diseases undermine the defense system, and worms actively multiply.

Once inside, the worms cling to the intestinal microvilli and feed on the juice produced to digest food. A lack of digestive juice disrupts the food processing process. Peristalsis is disrupted, congestion forms, which the kitten’s body tries to get rid of by vomiting. Nematodes and roundworms live mainly in the intestines and come out with the contents of the intestines.

Worm larvae migrate through the intestines into the intrahepatic bile ducts. The secretory function of the liver is impaired. Excess bile enters the blood, cholemia develops, accompanied by vomiting.

Regardless of the type, parasites in the acute phase cause allergies in the host. The immune system intensively produces antigen.

A high concentration of antibodies causes degenerative processes in organs where larvae and adult parasites accumulate. If the digestive system is not functioning well, the remains of undigested food have a toxic effect with manifestations of the gag reflex.

The kitten has worms: signs of parasite infection

By external signs you can determine whether your small pet is infected with worms.

Symptoms of a kitten being infected with worms:

General weakness, rapid fatigue;
Retarded growth and development;
Increased or decreased appetite;
Discharge from the eyes, anemia of the mucous membranes;
Digestive disorders (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, perverted appetite);
The presence of worms in vomit or feces;
Blood or mucus in stool;
Itching in the anal area;
Dull coat, heavy shedding;
Presence of fleas and lice eaters.

Many people think that a kitten that is not outdoors cannot catch worms, but this is not true.

The cat vomited worms: what to do

The presence of parasites in the vomit indicates an advanced form of helminthiasis. The pet must be taken to a veterinarian for examination as soon as possible. The doctor will assess the condition of the predator and, based on the test results, determine what damage has been caused to organs and systems.

The breeder tells the doctor about the pet's behavior in the previous month. A description of the symptoms will help you understand how long the predator has been sick.

Signs of infestation:

loss of appetite: refusal to eat or, conversely, eating a lot;
bloated stomach;
upset stool, frequent diarrhea with a strong odor, constipation;
decreased activity, drowsiness;
hair loss;
allergy symptoms: cough, watery eyes;
irritability, avoids contact, does not give in to hands;
rubs and licks the anus.

The doctor will prescribe treatment taking into account the presence of complications. After completing anthelmintic therapy, the doctor will explain how to use the medicine for preventive purposes.

Ways of infecting a kitten with worms

Eggs and larvae of worms are found everywhere in the environment. Therefore, you yourself can bring parasites on the soles of your shoes or clothes.

We list the main ways a kitten can become infected with worms:

In utero from the mother;
When eating raw or poorly cooked fish and meat;
In contact with sick animals;
Through intermediate hosts (fleas, lice, lice).

Also, do not forget that worms from a kitten can be transmitted to humans. Children especially often become infected from sick pets because they spend a lot of time with the kitten, kissing and hugging it.

Dipylidiasis

The disease is caused by a cestode, which parasitizes the small intestine of kittens. The intermediate hosts of this parasite are fleas and lice eaters. Worm eggs are released in the feces of an infected pet. Fleas swallow eggs.

A kitten becomes infected by biting off fleas infected with cestode larvae. Sick kittens are exhausted, apathetic, they have a perverted appetite, alternating diarrhea and constipation. A sick pet's fur is disheveled and the eyes are leaking. He experiences itching in the anal area, so he constantly rides on his butt.

Toxocariasis and toxascariasis

Toxocariasis is more common in kittens aged two to three months. Toxascariasis mainly affects young cats and kittens aged six months and older.

Kittens become infected with these diseases when they ingest worm eggs along with food or water. In the stomach of the animal, a larva emerges from the eggs, which penetrates the intestinal mucosa, enters a blood vessel and, together with the blood, is transported to the heart, then to the lungs. In the lungs, the larvae grow and develop, then migrate to the bronchi and trachea, and from there, along with a cough, they enter the oral cavity. The pet swallows them again, and the nematodes reach sexual maturity in the intestines. The full development cycle of these parasites lasts about a month. Kittens can also become infected with Toxocara when suckling milk from a sick mother.

A kitten infected with roundworms exhibits the following symptoms:

Decreased appetite;
Cachexia (emaciation, weight loss);
Swollen, painful stomach;
Anemia of the mucous membranes;
Cough.

If a kitten is infected with any type of helminth, treatment is necessary. For this, anthelmintic drugs are used.

Remedies for worms in kittens: tablets and suspension

Anthelmintics for oral use (tablets, suspension) are given in the morning forcibly or with a small amount of food. The drug is dosed strictly by weight. In case of severe infestation with worms, the treatment is repeated in accordance with the development cycle of the helminth. Anti-worm suspension is more convenient to use than tablets. However, if you bought deworming tablets, we will tell you how to give them to your kitten correctly.

Place your pet on your lap with its back to you. You can wrap it in a blanket or blanket. Unclench the kitten's jaw with one hand and place the deworming tablet in the mouth with the other. Close your mouth and stroke your baby's throat to encourage a swallowing movement.

Crush the tablet and mix with a small amount of water, draw the liquid into a syringe without a needle and pour the product into the cat’s mouth by the cheek, holding the pet’s face.

Mix the crushed tablet with a small amount of wet food or minced meat and give it to the kitten.

If you choose a suspension to treat your kitten for worms, fill it into a syringe and pour it into the kitten’s cheek or mix it with food. The product must be shaken first.

If your pet has external parasites, such as fleas, they must be removed using insectoacaricidal drugs. In order not to waste time and money on treatment with two different means, you can choose a complex drug that acts on external and internal parasites simultaneously.

Effective anthelmintic drugs for cats

Every loving owner strives to take care of their pets. And first of all, you need to pay attention to the health of your pets. Many cats walk outside on their own, where they can pick up infections. The most common disease in animals is worms. Therefore, every caring owner must correctly select effective deworming tablets for cats.

Worms are also dangerous because they can be transmitted from cats to people, including small children, because kids love to play with kittens.

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Symptoms of worm infection

Depending on the degree of infection, one or other signs appear. If there are few parasites in the cat’s body, then there may be no symptoms of infection at all.

The main signs of infection are as follows:

diarrhea or constipation;
vomiting, and the vomit must contain worms or blood;
the presence of worms in feces;
weight loss;
the presence of blood or mucus in the stool;
cough;
premature birth in cats;
difficulty breathing;
The kitten is developmentally delayed.

The symptoms of helminthiasis resemble the symptoms of infection with infectious diseases. But if an animal has an infectious disease, then giving it medicine for worms is very dangerous. It is advisable to consult a veterinarian before making a decision. The veterinarian will take a stool sample and then prescribe treatment.

How to choose deworming products?

Helminthiasis is caused by various types of worms: trematodes (flat), cestodes (tape), nematodes (round). Based on this, medications for worms can be different (depending on the type of parasite).

In addition, the medicine for worms may contain one or more active ingredients.

Some drugs lead to paralysis of parasites, others disrupt the metabolic processes of worms, and still others act on their nervous system.

In addition to tablets, you can use drops on the withers against worms for cats or special suspensions.

When choosing a specific product, take into account the physiological characteristics and age of your pet.

Based on the above, medications for worms for kittens and cats should be selected by a veterinarian. The doctor also determines the dosage of the drug. But it is better not to use traditional medicine (celandine, etc.).

How is anthelmintic therapy carried out?

The dose of the drug is selected based on the weight of the pet.

Today, deworming remedies are available in a variety of forms:

deworming drops for cats;
injections;
pills;
deworming suspension for cats.

Before giving the drug to an animal, you need to take into account certain features of treatment with this drug:

the pet must be healthy;
there should be no fleas in the fur;
It is recommended to give the medicine to the cat on weekends to monitor the animal’s reaction;
instructions for use should be strictly followed;
4 hours after taking the drug, give the animal activated charcoal;
if the cat is constipated, give him Vaseline or a laxative;
After 14 days you can re-treat.

But it is best to consult a veterinarian, who will select the drug and determine the required dosage.

How to properly give a pill to a cat?

To give your cat anthelmintics, it is recommended to follow one of the following methods.

With delicious food. If you give your cat her favorite food, into which the medicine has been crumbled, she will not notice the smell of the medicine.

In crushed form. Using a masher, crush the deworming agent into powder. Then mix the powder with sour cream and offer it to your pet. No animal will refuse delicious sour cream.

Using a syringe. You will need to mix the anti-worm medication with a small amount of water. Then take the resulting solution into a syringe and pour it into the cat’s mouth.

Many animals, especially those with whom the above-described manipulations have already been carried out, anticipate your intentions and therefore begin to behave aggressively. Then the tablet can be replaced with a few drops on the withers. For example, Stronghold has proven itself well against worms for cats. These drops contain selamectin, which is well absorbed into organs and tissues.

You can ask your veterinarian about which effective remedy in the form of drops is suitable for your pet.

How to administer anthelmintic therapy to kittens?

The following signs indicate that kittens have worms:

exhaustion, underweight;
weakness, immobility;
bloating;
shedding, dull fur;
problems with appetite;
nausea and vomiting;
loose stools, digestive problems;
the presence of worms in the stool.

Kittens can be given deworming medications no earlier than 3 weeks after birth. Most often, a baby becomes infected with worms from his mother.

Stronger medications can be given no earlier than 6 weeks of your pet’s life.

Is it possible to give deworming tablets to a pregnant cat?

During pregnancy, the animal may show signs of worm infestation:

lethargy;
poor appetite;
whole worms or their fragments in feces;
fur standing on end.

If a sick cat behaves well, is cheerful and eats well, then there is no need to give any anthelmintic drugs yet. Tablets for deworming in cats can cause miscarriage or negatively affect future offspring. Kittens may be born with developmental defects.

If a pregnant animal has a heavy infestation, then therapy cannot be avoided. The toxins released by worms can harm not only the cat, but also her future kittens.

In the first half of pregnancy, deworming is not carried out, since it is during this period that the intrauterine formation of all the kittens’ organs occurs. But 2 weeks before the expected birth, medications should be given. These may be antihelminthic suspensions with a more gentle effect.

In addition, it is advisable to anthelmintically treat the animal 14 days before the date of the planned mating.

What to do in case of drug poisoning?

Most often, modern deworming tablets do not have pronounced side effects. Intoxication occurs mainly for other reasons:

when worms decay, harmful toxins are released into the body;
They gave the cat the wrong dosage, which was increased several times.

If, after giving an animal anti-worm suspensions or tablets, it becomes inactive, apathetic, lethargic, or begins to diarrhea or vomiting, then you must immediately contact a veterinarian. Only injections or drops can relieve intoxication.

In addition, at home you can wash the intestines and stomach. Since there is a possibility of blockage of the lumen by helminths or possible intestinal volvulus, after washing it is necessary to give the animal sorbents.

Prevention

It is much easier to prevent a disease than to try to cure it. To avoid helminthic infestation in a cat, you must adhere to the following simple rules:

As a preventative measure, give medications against worms, treat the animal for ticks and fleas at least once every 3 months.
Do not give raw meat or fish to your cat. Before giving the water to the animal, stand or boil it.
Do not allow your pet to come into contact with stray animals living on the street.
Regularly carry out wet cleaning in your apartment or house.
It is necessary to treat not only the animal itself for worms, but also the cat’s place and pet care items.

Worms that infect your pet can be dangerous to humans, especially children. If your cat is attacked by parasites, your family members should also take antihelminthic medications.

Only healthy animals can be given injections and prevent worms. Cats should never be given medications intended for humans.

Prevention of worms in kittens

Like any disease, the appearance of worms in kittens is easier to prevent than to treat. To prevent your pet from getting sick, we recommend following our tips:

Regularly treat the kitten with antiparasitic agents;
Do not feed your animal raw or undercooked meat or fish;
Avoid contact of your pet with sick animals;

Regularly clean the area where your pet is kept;
Disinfect bowls, beds, and care items.

Remember that most of the worms that a pet can infect are dangerous to humans. Therefore, be vigilant: protect your pet, yourself and your family from danger.

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