Can flea medicine make a kitten sick?
When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However, dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied, or the product is ingested post-application. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.
Can you flea and worm a kitten at the same time?
We also advise not to give multiple treatments at the same time. You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax).
How often should you worm and flea a kitten?
And if you have a kitten with fleas, they probably have tapeworm. You should worm your kitten every fortnight from 2 weeks of age until they are 12 weeks old.
What happens when a cat’s gums are white?
The most easily observed and common clinical sign of anemia is a loss of the normal pink color of the gums; they may appear pale pink to white when examined. “Pale gums and lethargy indicate the need to perform blood tests.” Anemic cats also have little stamina or energy so they seem listless or tire more easily.
How does a kitten get worms from a flea?
However, there are other ways in which a kitten can come into contact with worms. Dipylidium is passed on to cats by fleas. Young fleas (larvae) ingest the eggs of the worm and infection is passed on to a cat when it swallows an infected flea during acts like cleaning themselves.
When to start worming and flea treatment for kittens?
Kitten Flea & Worm Treatment. From twelve weeks until six months of age we recommend monthly worming and then three monthly thereafter for the lifetime of the pet, with a good quality wormer. Kittens need to regularly treated for fleas, left untreated fleas can cause your kitten to become anaemic.
Where can I buy worms for my kittens?
As previously mentioned, you can bring your kitten into the vet to be treated for worms. You can also purchase worming medication from your local pet care store where you’ll be assisted as to which medication works best or which would suit your breed of cat. Different medicines come in a variety of costs, depending on brand and seller etc.
What should I do if my kitten is dewormed?
Give treatments to kittens at their young ages. Don’t let your cat to go outside without your supervision. Provide your monthly cat worm preventive medication as consulted with the vet. Keep an eye on your cat so that you can identify the symptoms and deworm your cat in a timely manner. Clean your cat’s litter box daily.
What to do if your kitten’s gums are white?
White gums. If you notice that your kitten’s gums are white, take them to the vet immediately, as this is most likely a sign of anemia, which is a condition that requires medical treatment. Healthy kitten gums are a light pink.
Can You de-worm and de-Flea at the same time?
I never give wormers and flea treatments at the same time, because I don’t want to subject my cats to such a big dose of chemicals all at once. I give flea preventative treatments at the start of every month.
How often should I give my cat flea and worm treatment?
I give flea preventative treatments at the start of every month. Worm treatments do not need giving once a month; every 3 months is fine. I give those mid month (so as you say, it would be 2 weeks from the last flea treatment) Yes, Dronspot spot-on kills all types of worms that infect cats.
What to do if your cat vomits after taking flea medicine?
Vomiting isn’t a common side effect to Advantage, but if your cat continues to vomit, it would be a good idea to have them seen by a veterinarian. You can try offering a bland diet of boiled white chicken and boiled white rice for a day or two and see if that settles your cats’ stomach, as well.
