Internal deworming time

Puppies usually undergo internal deworming for the first time around the full moon.

Puppies before 6 months old. Deworm every 1 month.

Puppies and adult dogs after 6 months of age should be dewormed every 3 months.

If you eat raw meat and bones. Deworming must be done every month.

External deworming time

Summer: once a month Autumn and winter: 2 months

External deworming needs to be separated from bathing by one week. Because exogenous drugs are spread throughout the body through the oils in the skin. Skin that has just been bathed has little oil secretion, which will affect the insect repellent effect.

Signs of worms in the body

1. If your dog eats very well, but does not gain weight, but instead loses weight day by day, it is because the parasites in the intestines have absorbed most of the nutrients the dog eats. As a result, the dog itself cannot absorb nutrients, so it will not gain weight by eating dry food, but will suffer from loss of appetite, weight loss, and delayed development.

2. Frequent licking and rubbing of buttocks (this may also be a problem with anal glands): vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, and increased abdominal girth.

3. Parasites live in the intestines and will irritate the intestines and stomach when the number is too large. Causes gastrointestinal discomfort and triggers vomiting reaction. In particularly serious cases, the worms will be spit out directly.

Symptoms of worms outside the body

1. The dog always scratches, rubs, licks or bites a certain part of the body with its claws, or rubs it on the ground: This may There are scabies, lice, or ear mites on the body!

2. Sudden change in personality, irritability. Weight loss: loss of appetite and lack of energy. There is abnormal

hair loss.

3. There is a large rash or erythema somewhere on the skin. Or the knot after scratching.

4. When checking the ears, it was found that there was brown dirt and the ears smelled bad.

5. Sometimes owners feel severe pain and itching, which may be caused by parasites on their pets.

6. There are scabs and pustules on the body, and even hair loss. These are most likely infected with scabies mites!

Tips for dog deworming

DISEASE PREVENTION

What should I pay attention to before and after deworming?

1. There should be a gap of one week between deworming and vaccination

2. Deworming can only be done when the dog is healthy. If the dog has a cold or feels uncomfortable, do not deworm temporarily.

3. It is not recommended to take a bath within a week of deworming. The oil on the skin will help the spread of the deworming medicine.

4. If you have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after deworming, go to the hospital in time. Deworming is generally not recommended for pregnant or lactating pets. If there are parasites, you can take medication as directed by your doctor.

6. After feeding the internal anthelmintic, pay attention to the reaction of the pet and fast for a period of time.

Reactions of dogs after deworming:

Some dogs have no physical discomfort at all after taking deworming medicine. For this kind of dog that does not have any discomfort, you can not give other food to the dog for two hours after it takes the medicine, so that the medicine can be more effective.

Most dogs will have a "wilting" reaction, which is relatively normal, and some mild vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. At this time, parents should not disturb the dog's rest, and let it lie down and lie down quietly. Prepare clean water for it. Generally, the dog will regain its energy after spending half a day.

Some dogs with weak stomachs or older dogs will have diarrhea, vomiting, or even retching after taking medicine. As soon as the medicine takes effect, the dog will slowly get better. If the condition does not improve within 24 hours, you should be sent to the hospital for treatment.

Cat deworming knowledge

Do cats need deworming?

Cat deworming is divided into internal and external deworming, which are divided into internal and external. Both internal and external parasites will pose a threat to the health of cats. In severe cases, they can cause weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and even life-threatening conditions, so deworming is very necessary!

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What preparations should be made before cat deworming?

1. External deworming: It is recommended to bathe the cat before external deworming. After bathing, wipe the cat dry and drop deworming medicine on it. The cat's shoulder bones, the back of the ears and other parts of the body can be used to prevent the cat from licking. In vitro anthelmintic drugs need to be absorbed by the cat's skin.

1. Internal deworming: All deworming drugs are toxic. Measure the cat’s weight in advance and feed the cat in strict accordance with the instructions. It is best to feed the deworming drug about 3 hours after a meal. Cats need to fast for about 5 hours after taking deworming medicine.

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Deworming for different age groups

Generally:

Young cats: Kittens 6, 8 and 2 weeks old , take deworming once each.

Adult cats: Adult cats over 6 months old should be dewormed every 3-6 months.

Pregnant and lactating cats: deworm 10 days before birth + 2-4 weeks after lactation.

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Things to note after deworming cats

1. Internal deworming: Cats have different physiques, so pay attention to the cat’s mental and physiological state after deworming , you also need to pay attention to whether parasites are excreted in cat feces.

2. External deworming: It is recommended to wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat to prevent the cat from licking and affecting the effect of the drug and causing adverse reactions after the cat accidentally eats it.

Common parasites in cats

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Roundworms

Roundworms are about 3-12 cm long and live in the digestive tract of cats. Most infections are caused by contact with feces containing roundworm eggs. The milk of a female cat with roundworms in her body can transmit roundworms to her kittens.

Symptoms: After being infected with roundworms, cats will vomit, lose their appetite, or have diarrhea.

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Taenia

Taenia is about 50 cm long and lives in the digestive tract of cats. Contact with contaminated feces and cats accidentally eating infected fleas are dangerous. May lead to tapeworm parasitism.

Symptoms: Adult cats have no obvious symptoms, but young cats have diarrhea symptoms.

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Piroplasma

Piroplasma is about 4-5 microns long and lives in the intestinal tract of cats. Cats can become infected if they come into contact with infected feces, contaminated water, and food.

Symptoms: Cat has loss of appetite, poor energy, and diarrhea.

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Coccidia

parasitizes in the intestinal tract and epithelial cells of cats. You are directly infected by eating food or water contaminated with coccidia, and you are infected indirectly by eating a host with coccidia.

Symptoms: Coccidia can survive in the external environment for several months and can cause diarrhea, dehydration, and stunted growth in cats. In severe cases, the cat's life may be threatened.

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Toxoplasma gondii

parasitizes in the cat’s cells and flows with the cat’s blood.

Cats mainly acquire Toxoplasma infection through infected cat feces, preying on mice, birds, or eating raw pork, beef, and mutton.

Symptoms: Some cats have no obvious symptoms after being infected, and a few cats will develop diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite and even difficulty breathing.

Common parasites in cats

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Ticks

Ticks It is very sensitive to the odor of animal sweat and carbon dioxide, and will climb up once a cat passes by.

Symptoms: Ticks suck the blood of cats and may cause anemia in cats.

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Ear mites

are infected. Many times, dry cats’ ears have not been cleaned for a long time, and secretions, dust, etc. accumulate to produce bacteria. Ear mites form.

Symptoms: Cat ears may be red, swollen, hairless, and in severe cases, the skin may ulcerate.

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Fleas and lice

When the cat is in a dry and dirty environment and has not been cleaned for a long time, and there are fleas around it, it will appear on the body. Fleas.

Symptoms: Itching symptoms appear on cats. In severe cases, it can cause hair loss and skin diseases.