Cat deworming tablet: when and how often?
The short answer
Kitten deworming tablet: first at 2–3 weeks old, repeated through kittenhood.
Adult cat: timing depends on outdoor access, hunting, fleas. Vet sets dose by weight.
Billi ko keede ki dawai kab deni chahiye?
Kitten ko 2–3 hafte se keede ki goli; adult billi ka gap vet tay kare.
Cat deworming tablet: how often
- Kitten: tablet every 2 weeks until 10 weeks old
- Kitten from 10 weeks: tablet monthly till 6 months
- Outdoor or hunting adult cat: tablet every month
- Indoor-only adult cat: 1–2 times a year, or stool test
About cat deworming tablets
- Kittens can pick up roundworms early, so tablets start young
- Tablet dose goes by the cat's current weight
- Ask your vet to write the cat's next tablet date
Cat deworming mistakes to avoid
- Guessing your cat's dose from another cat's tablet
- Dog flea products on your cat: some can be fatal
- Deworming one cat, skipping other pets at home
When help can’t wait
See a vet today if
- Worms in cat's vomit or potty; kitten with pot belly
- Cat has repeated vomiting
- Cat has not eaten for 24 hours
- Kitten skips meals, seems quiet or weak
Go to a clinic now
Cat collapses or has a seizure. Repeated vomiting with weakness or yellow gums. Dog flea product touched your cat.
Not sure? Ask a vet.
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