I have had my cat Snowy for eight years now
and we have had some fun experiences. The most memorable one was when I went on
holiday for six months and my neighbour very kindly agreed to look after Snowy
for me.
Through all of the excitement and
arrangements I had to make, ensuring Snowy was adequately protected from worms
was shamefully the last thing on my mind. When I returned home I was so excited to be
reunited with Snowy as I had missed her so much.
A couple of days after my return I noticed
she was displaying a scooting behaviour and on closer inspection I saw worms
hanging from her bottom and in her faeces. Immediately I knew that she had a
worm infestation and that I had carelessly forgotten to ensure she was
adequately protected whilst I was away. I immediately administered the worming
treatment to help get rid of the infestation.
Ever since I ensure that I remember to worm
Snowy every three months. The current worming treatment I use is Drontal for
cats as it is the only wormer that kills eight species of worm that infect
cats. However when I go on holiday and her worming treatment is due whilst I am
away I ask my neighbour to use Profender as it is the only
topical worming treatment available. This way I feel satisfied that she has
been treated successfully as some times with tablets she fishes them out so I
have to make sure she has eaten the tablet. Using this treatment occasionally
is also good as it prevents worm resistance which can occur.
When Snowy was younger she used to bring me
little presents on a regular basis. I found it very hard to discourage her from
doing this however my vet advised me to worm her more regularly as worms are
contracted easily this way.
I have also used Milbemax in the past which I recommend. I encourage friends to only use a
worming treatment for their pets which has been advised by the vet or used and
recommended by fellow pet owners as I have heard stories of owners who have
used brands brought from the supermarket which have either not worked or have
caused skin reactions.
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