Dog deworming medicine cannot be given to cats. Because deworming drugs for dogs generally contain a relatively large amount, if given to a cat, it is likely to cause poisoning due to overdose. Therefore, it is recommended that owners buy deworming medicine specifically for cats and give it to cats according to their weight. This is the safest way for cats. At the same time, you should also pay attention to regularly deworming your cat. External deworming is usually done once every month, while internal deworming is done every three months.
The specific reasons are mainly as follows:
1. Dogs and cats are very different, so their anthelmintics will also have certain differences. Even if the ingredients can be used universally, However, the dosage and usage will also vary. If you give dog anthelmintic to a cat, it may cause the cat to eat too much or too little of the anthelmintic, thus failing to achieve the deworming effect. Or cause harm to the cat.
2. The content of active ingredients in dog anthelmintics and cat anthelmintics are different, and some ingredients in dog anthelmintics cannot be used on cats. If Giving a cat the same deworming medicine as a dog may cause poisoning in the cat, causing symptoms such as itching, convulsions, and salivation.
3. In addition to dog anthelmintics that cannot be given to cats, human anthelmintics are not recommended for cats. Because cats and people are hosts of different parasites, the worms they repellent will be different, and the dosage of anthelmintic drugs taken by humans will also be different from the dosage required by cats. It is rash to give cats consuming deworming drugs from humans. Medicines may also harm the cat’s body.
