Dewormers, or “wormers” as they are sometimes called, play a role in every cat’s life. Kittens need to be dewormed multiple times throughout their young lives, and any adult cat that has access to the outdoors or other cats can benefit from prophylactic deworming at least once a year. Of course, if you suspect your cat has worms, she should be treated immediately. Intestinal parasites can not only make cats very sick but some also pose a health risk to humans.
Thankfully, treating intestinal worms in cats is relatively easy with the right pet medications. A microscopic fecal examination performed at a veterinary clinic is the best way to determine what type of intestinal parasites your pet may be carrying. Armed with this information, picking an appropriate product is simple. Remember that a cat may have worms even if she is not acting sick and you do not see any evidence of worms in her stool. The following table compares some common dewormers for cats. Remember the parasites listed aren't the only ones that affect cats, so if you have any questions about your pet's health, be sure to contact your vet.
Dewormers for Cats
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Sergeants Worm Away |
Tape Worm Tabs |
WormEze |
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| Pyrantel |
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| Emodepside |
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| Piperazine |
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| 4 weeks & older |
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| 8 weeks & older |
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| Bayer |
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| Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc. |
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| Tradewinds |
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| Durvet, Inc. |
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