Merdeka.com - Deworming medicine for cats can actually be easily purchased at ordinary clinics.Worms in pets including cats is a fairly common thing.The danger of worms in pets still lurks even though the owner has paid attention to the type of food that the cat consumes.That is why it is recommended to give your cat deworming regularly every few months.Worms in cats are usually treated with prescription drugs given by a veterinarian.However, there are also some over-the-counter deworming medications that are often recommended by veterinarians.Here are some lists of deworming drugs for cats that are effective according to their symptoms.Check out the full review quoted from various sources, Friday (2/7/2021):Before discussing deworming drugs for cats, it's good to know in advance what are the causes of worms in cats.In addition to ensuring food and nutrition, vaccination schedules, and body care, you also need to prevent parasitic infections.Worms in cats are usually caused by gastrointestinal parasites.You should understand how this parasite infects cats, along with prevention and treatment.The most common causes of cat worms include:However, in fact worms in cats are most often caused through fleas.Tapeworms are transmitted to cats by fleas.Immature fleas ingest worm eggs and the infection is passed on to cats when they ingest infected fleas.Meanwhile, roundworm larvae start by infecting a cat's intestinal tract, but they can burrow their way into other tissues and organs.That's why it's important for cat owners to make sure your pet is free of fleas.Deworming in cats can affect the digestive tract and intestines.Some will be seen coming out in the cat litter or around the cat's tail.So, cat owners should be on the lookout for visible signs of worms.Symptoms of cat worms include:If you notice any of the above symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately to have your cat examined.Or, you can give deworming medicine that is sold in pet shops according to the recommendations.Be sure to provide deworming that is adjusted to your cat's body weight.While all cats can be infected with worms, there are certain subgroups that are more susceptible to this infection.This includes kittens that are very young, and can catch worms through breast milk.Or for outdoor cats who regularly come into contact with rodents, cats living in crowded conditions and cats living with dogs or other animals that may increase the risk.For domestic cats, they can be infected with worms if the owner is not regular in handling the cleaning of the litterbox or cat litter container.Medicine for Cat Worms 1. Drontal CatDrontal Cat is a deworming medicine for cats that is quite commonly used.Drontal Cat can eradicate worms in the cat's digestive system optimally.This product is widely used by cat lovers who want to treat their pets from parasitic worms.The doses that can be given to cats are: - Body weight 4 kg: 1 tablet - Weight 2 kg: tablet - Weight 6 kg: 1 tablet You can give this worm medicine to the cat every 3 months when the cat have grown up.For the price itself, approximately Rp. 18 thousand.2. Pet DermaIn addition to Drontal, this cat deworming medicine is also said to be able to overcome various types of parasites such as tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, to whipworms in the cat's digestive system.The active ingredients in Pet Derm cat deworming medicine are praziquantel, pyrantel, and febantel which are known to be able to damage the parasite's skin.The dosages that can be given are: - 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight - Less than 2kg = 1/4 tablet - Less than 2-5 kg ​​= 1/2 tablet - Less than 6-10 kg = 1 tablet. the first consumption, give this deworming medicine again one week later, then after two weeks later.Avoid giving this medicine to kittens who are not yet at least 4 weeks old.Just like Drontal, you can also give this medicine every 3 months for prevention.You can buy Pet Derm medicine for Rp. 18 thousand.3. ALBENWORM Cat Syrup This deworming medicine consists of two types, namely tablets and syrup.This drug is effective in eradicating parasitic worms in cats, such as tapeworms, liver flukes, lung worms, hookworms, and roundworms.For dosing rules such as: - Adult cats: Use 2.5 ml (1.5 teaspoons) per 10 kg body weight of adult cats - Kittens: Use 1/2 teaspoon for cats weighing 5 kg body weight How to take it, give medicine twice a day and repeated every 2-3 months.For the price, it is slightly more expensive than the 2 above, which is around Rp. 30 thousand.4. Wormix Wormix is ​​a type of deworming drops.These drops have the advantage of being more easily absorbed by the cat's stomach.For prevention, you can give it every 2 months.However, if you want to treat severe intestinal worms, you can give this medicine every day for 3 days in a row with the rule of 2-3 hours before eating.The price is around Rp. 25 thousand.The proper dosage for use is as follows: - Weight 0.5-1 kg: 1 tsp - Weight 2 kg: 10 ml - Weight 3 kg: 20 ml - Weight 4 kg: 30 ml or 1 bottle 5. Catyzole DropJust like other types of drugs, Catyzole Drop can also help eradicate intestinal worms in cats.Give this medication 2 hours before your cat eats.To treat cats who have severe intestinal worms can be given as much as 3 times a day.You can get this one drug at the nearest pet shop or veterinary clinic for a price of around Rp. 20 thousand.The dosage is as follows: - Body weight 3 kg: tsp - Body weight 6 kg: 1 tsp - Weight 12 kg: 15 ml or bottleRemember to keep comments respectful and follow our community guidelinesGovernment Postpones Carbon Tax ImplementationDangers of Tobacco or Electric Cigarettes?BMKG Explanation of the High Wave Phenomenon in the Bali StraitSitting on the Brio Red Case with Long-barreled Guns Makes Palembang Residents ShockGetting to know Captain Sony, 2 times failed Akmil, even became the best graduate & presidential aideHeartwarming, This Father Shows Two Gifts His Daughter WantsVery Creative, These Police Officers Conjured Brong's Exhausts into Beautiful & Unique Art ItemsThis is the real fact that a motorbike is ticketed in front of a dealer, it's not a new motorbikeThis Fisherman Sells Catches to Sailing Women, Reveals Expensive Gasoline PricesThe moment a TNI officer met his father's colleague in the police, reminiscing about the past when he was fatStreet Portrait of Bone Elementary Children to School, 4 Hours Passing Suspension Bridge & Steep HillsMoments Rarely Highlighted, Habib Luthfi Wears Turban to Hercules Ex-Thugs from Tanah AbangViral Men Reveals How To Get Rid Of Sticky Hands With Power Glue, It Turns Out That The Material Is TrivialFreed After 44 Years of Imprisonment, This Man Is Confused Seeing the Changes in the WorldList of PR for Jokowi's New MinisterJokowi's Blessing Signal for KIBThe figure of John Wempi Wetipo, a PDIP Cadre with IDR 65 billion Praised by Megawati for DisciplineLuhut Revealing Secrets, The Story Behind Jokowi Often Rotates Him As MinisterThe Moment Jokowi Forgets to Greet Zulkifli Hasan and Hadi Tjahjanto at the Plenary Cabinet SessionList of PR for Jokowi's New MinisterDanpaspampres Guarantee Jokowi's Security in Ukraine: There are Kopasus, Denjaka and PaskhasJokowi to Ukraine, Peek at Paspampres tactical preparationsReflecting on Kulon Progo Airport, Jokowi is confident that IKN development will run smoothlyMinister Basuki's Action Melts the Atmosphere Asking Jokowi and Puan to Drink Young CoconutOmicron BA.4 and BA.5 Subvariant Cases Detected in 143 PatientsToday's National Covid-19 Update as of June 24, 2022: Positive Cases Add 2,069 PeopleHead of BNPB: Handling PMK Use the Same Way as Covid-19Shell Fuel Prices Rise Again, What About Pertamina?Jokowi Concerning Fuel Prices: Very Big State Budget Subsidy, How Long Will It Last?Nike Announces Willing to Leave RussiaGibran admits he's not worried about Jokowi going to Russia and Ukraine"Every Road You Take You Hear Lamentations"Which is Better in Handling a Pandemic, Democracy or Authoritarian?Bulldozers Become a Political Tool to Destroy Indian Muslim Homes