How to Care for Your Kittens | Deworming
Yesterday I brought my new kittens for the second deworming visit. The first time I took them they were so miserable afterwards, they slept all day long and did not eat at all. The second time around they seemed to be fine except when we were at the Humane Society they very scared, I guess they remembered what happened last time they were there. Here is a little bit of information on deworming:
Kittens will need to be dewormed at least once and probably twice. The “worms” are typically roundworms or pin worms. They are passed to the kitten through the mother’s milk. Your vet can give your kitten a dose of medication such as Strongit to kill these parasites when the kitten is 6 weeks old or so. This should be followed 2 weeks later either by a second dose of medication or a fecal test to insure that all the worms have been killed.
If after deworming, your kitten’s stools are mushy, have mucus or blood in them, be sure to see your vet. There are other kinds of intestinal parasites, such as coccidia, that can infect kittens. These require different treatments depending on the parasites.
-
Veggie Pack - Refillable Organic Catnip Cat Toy, Carrot, Bean Pod, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Bag... Read Full Story » -
Bergan Turbo Scratcher Replacement Pads, 2 Pack by Bergan (144) Buy new: $15.95 $4.48 26 used... Read Full Story » -
Bergan Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy, Colors May Vary by Bergan (455) Buy new: $19.99 $11.98 15 used... Read Full Story » -
Newborn kittens need ample amounts of love and care. Of course, not all kittens are fortunate... Read Full Story » -
As a huge online store. You can take advantage of the PetAg Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) Liquid... Read Full Story »
