Cat Worming Tablets | Liquid Options Also Available | 365 Vet (2024)

FAQs

What liquid dewormer do vets use? ›

Pyrantel pamoate is available as a capsule, chewable tablet, and liquid suspension. Pyrantel pamoate should be given by mouth with or without food. Liquid forms must be shaken well before use.

Panacur liquid wormer contains the very safe ingredient fenbendazole. Panacur liquid is very effective against roundworms and other intestinal parasites yet is very kind and gentle on your pet. This makes it suitable to use on puppies and kittens from two weeks of age and is just as effective in adult animals too.

About mebendazole Brand names: Ovex, Vermox

This kills the worms. You can buy mebendazole from a pharmacy for adults and children aged 2 years and over. It's also available on prescription for children aged 6 months and over. It comes as chewable tablets or a liquid that you swallow.

Some worming products are available over the counter (OTC), while others require a veterinarian prescription. OTC medications are less effective than their prescription counterparts, so it's important to seek veterinarian care.

Your veterinarian might recommend a series of treatments to ensure all worms and their larvae are eliminated from your cat. In general, a topical deworming liquid is recommended for roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, and tends to be effective after a single application.

Pet shop / non-prescription veterinary wormers

These usually contain a combination of drugs (often febantel or oxantel, praziquantel and pyrantel) to give a very effective kill of both roundworms and tapeworms, and include brands such as Cestem, Drontal, and Quantilex.

My top pick for the best cat dewormer is Drontal, which kills more worms than any other medication. Intestinal parasites, commonly referred to as worms, hide inside your cat where they silently cause harm. Common intestinal parasites in cats include roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms.

Use of Ivermectin Paste and Other Forms

For cats, veterinarians usually prescribe liquid or injectable forms that allow for more precise dosing, which is crucial for safety.

Pumpkin seeds and apple cider vinegar are two more examples that are widely reported to have deworming effects, without any scientific evidence to back up the anecdotal claims.

Is Panacur a liquid or paste? ›

Panacur for puppies is best used as a liquid or paste for accurate dosing and ease of use, although granules may be used.

Kittens need to be treated every 2 weeks, from 3-8 weeks old and then every month until they are 6 months old. Adult cats (6 months and older) need to be treated every 1-3 months.

If you can no longer handle the thought of a tablet, there are pastes which can be easier to administer (you can even take advantage of your cat's fastidious nature by smearing the paste on his or her paws, forcing her to lick it off).

Mix the Medicine with Canned Food

If you try mixing it with food, make sure you use just a little bit of food mixed with the medicine, so your cat eats all the food and doesn't leave any leftovers. For some cats, this is really all you need to do, especially if the food is tasty enough to entice him.

If your cat is not dewormed at the appropriate intervals, they may be at risk of serious health conditions like weight loss, dermatologic issues, and GI upset. If the parasitic infection worsens, your cat may experience an obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to severe depletion and possible anemia.

Fenbendazole is available over-the-counter as single-use packets, or by prescription from your vet in granule, liquid, chew, and capsule forms.

Animigo's Wormwood Advanced Liquid for Cats & Dogs

Made with the best natural formulation, each ingredient in this natural wormer for dogs and cats has been carefully chosen for its benefits to help your pet's gut, strengthen their natural immunity and ward off unwanted invaders.

Ovex suspension contains mebendazole which stops threadworms from being able to absorb the sugars they need to survive.