Cats that lick anthelmintics outside the body may experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, lethargy, and dizziness. It is recommended that the owner observe the cat's condition after licking the external anthelmintic. If there are obvious poisoning symptoms such as vomiting, listlessness, limb weakness, etc., then the cat needs to be taken to the pet hospital immediately for emergency treatment, inducing vomiting, accelerating body fluid metabolism, etc. If there are no abnormalities after the cat licks the external anthelmintic, it is recommended to continue to observe and not to take it lightly.
1. How long does it take for a cat to lick the external deworming drug
Generally speaking, if the external deworming drug is in the form of drops, as long as the place where the drops are placed is beyond the reach of the cat, the owner does not need to care. Cats lick their fur. If the cat can lick the drop position, the owner can wait half an hour before removing the Elizabethan ring from the cat. If it is a spray repellent, it is recommended that the cat wear an Elizabethan ring for 1-2 hours.
2. What to do if the cat licks the external repellent drops
First of all, if the amount of licking is small, it is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor in time to induce vomiting treatment for the cat, and then closely Observe the cat's condition. Secondly, if the cat licks a lot, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital in time for gastric lavage, enema, and infusion to prevent excessive repellent from entering the cat's blood and causing poisoning.
3. Precautions
When deworming a cat externally, it is best to drop it in a place where the cat cannot lick it. It is generally recommended to drop it on the back of the cat’s neck or At the same time, the cat needs to wear an Elizabethan ring on the back to prevent the cat from licking the drug and intoxicating it.
