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What medicine is good for external deworming of cats?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Lucas Davis
It is better to use drugs containing selamectin, imidacloprid and other ingredients for external deworming of cats. First of all, cats need to be dewormed regularly every day, and cats should not be bathed for three days before and after external deworming. Secondly, most of the external anthelmintic drugs for cats are drops, which need to be removed and dropped on the skin to achieve better efficacy. After using the external anthelmintic drug, it is recommended that the cat wear an Elizabethan ring to prevent licking.

1. In vitro deworming time

Cat outside the body The frequency of deworming is once a month. If it is the season when parasites are common, reduce the frequency of going out. There are many things to pay attention to after external deworming of cats. For example, you should reduce the frequency of taking the cat out after deworming to prevent the cat from being infected with parasites. For example, the cat’s environment and utensils need to be disinfected, cleaned and replaced regularly. For example, you should wait four days after deworming a cat. Wait until the effect of the medicine is absorbed before taking a shower, etc.

2. Precautions for external deworming

Generally, you need to pay attention to the following matters: First, if it is a spray external anthelmintic, after the owner uses it on the cat, it is best to put an Elizabethan ring on it. Wait for the hair to dry naturally before removing it from the cat to avoid poisoning after licking it. Then, the owner cannot bathe the cat within 3 days after the cat is dewormed, so as not to affect the effect of the deworming drug. If it is an oral in vitro deworming drug , the owner only needs to ensure that the cat swallows the anthelmintic medicine into its body.


If it is a multi-pet family, It is best not to let other pets or people come into contact with the medicine within 3 days after taking the medicine position to prevent poisoning caused by accidental ingestion. As a therapeutic external deworming, the place where the animals live should be cleaned and disinfected after application, and the area should be cleaned again after 48 hours.