It’s worrying to think about your pet having parasites, especially when you have cats.
Cats are so curious, and they explore your house every day, touching many surfaces where they might pick up unwanted worms.
The good news is, there are deworming medicines you can get for your pets.
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You can buy them without a prescription or from your vet.
But what if both your cat and dog have worms? Can you use the same dewormer for both?
The answer is no. Your cat needs its own deworming medicine, even if it’s a bit inconvenient to get separate ones.
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DON’T use a dog dewormer on your cat
Cats and dogs are different species, so they get different parasites.
Dog dewormers might not work for your cat’s specific parasite.
The dosages are not the same, and dog dewormers can be too strong for cats.
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Using a dog dewormer on your cat can be dangerous.
It can make your cat tired, vomit, have diarrhea, seizures, or refuse to eat.
In severe cases, it might even be deadly.
To keep your cat safe, never give them a dog dewormer.
Get a dewormer made for cats, so it’s safe and effective for them.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
