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QuestionWhen can you deworm a cat?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
VeterinarianRoutine deworming should be done every 3-4 months, more often if they are hunters. Take care when deworming kittens that they are old enough to take the product. The package insert should guide you on the age at which it is safe for kittens to take the medication. -
QuestionWhat are signs that your cat has worms?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
VeterinarianThe signs are quite vague and include a dull coat, pot belly, thin body condition, diarrhea, and vomiting. Not all cats have all these signs, so if in doubt, it's best to worm the cat. -
QuestionCan a cat with worms pass it to humans?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
VeterinarianBoth cat and dog roundworms can potentially be passed to people, but the risk is low. Tapeworms cannot be passed directly but require an intermediate host, and are therefore unlikely to infect people. -
QuestionMy indoor cat left a flat brown thing on my pillow that moved very fast. What is this?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
VeterinarianWhat you are describing sounds like a flea! These can sometimes make their way indoors as eggs on clothing or brought in by other pets, so even though she's an indoor cat doesn't mean she wont get fleas. As well as treating the fleas, you should give your cat a medication effective against tapeworms, since fleas can be host to tapeworm eggs which then infect your fur friend. -
QuestionMy cat has diarrhea and licks her bottom a lot. Does this mean she has worms?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Elliott is a freelance veterinary copywriter specializing in taking dense topics and making them easy to digest. Her clients include The Webinar Vet, PetPlan US, TIME, and other top-ranked blogs. She also works with Improve International as a developmental editor for veterinary textbooks. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
VeterinarianIf your cat has diarrhea this will make her bottom sore and she will lick it as a result. An upset tummy can be caused by many different problems (including worms) and any diarrhea that lasts longer than 24 - 48 hours means the cat should be seen by the vet.
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