Worming your Pet
Cats need to
be wormed regularly to remove parasitic worms which live in the intestine.
Kittens should be treated for roundworm and hookworm every two weeks until
12 weeks of age, using drops, paste or tablets. After this, all cats should
be treated for roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm once every three months.
Drontal® from
Bayer® is a very good dewormer.
This should be taken every 3 – 4 months for adult cats.
Puppies can be
infected with worms from their mother prior to birth so it is important to
worm them with a preparation to kill Hookworms and Roundworms early in
their lives. Ideally they should be treated at 2-4 weeks of age and then
each 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age and then every three months for all
types of worms.
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Remember that there is a change of season every three months, this
is an ideal way to remind yourself that is time to worm your pets. It is
especially important to worm your dog regularly if you have young children who
may pat the dog and then put their fingers in their mouths.
Always use
recommended worm tablets and make sure you use the correct dose for the
weight of your dog.
We recommend
Drontal® every 3 to 4 months for dogs.
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