Lesley Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 The last three semi-feral kittens which went to the Vet's to be neutered all had worms - the last lot didn't............. so I wondered if there was anything I can add to their food which will sort them all out? I bought some granules for Tom as he comes into the hall sometimes and is very friendly, he had a separate bowl in the porch. We can't get near the others to do anything else with them. I'd also like to do something about fleas - but obviously drops are not an option - and nor is spending a fortune on them. All the cats are over 6 months old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Lesley I always thought Diatomaceous Earth was suitable for worming cats etc - I've been adding it to our work's cat's dinner's for months On website that sells DE: Fleas - to control fleas, spray areas where pets sleep. Worms in cats and dogs - simply add the relevant dose to your pets food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 If you feed tha cats at all Brewer's yeast powder in the food makes the cat less attractive to fleas and the cats seem to like the taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I give my cat Diatom it seems to work........Although I think you are fighting a losing battle with farm cats they eat so many mice and rats you will have a job on trying to keep them worm free all the time......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thank you - I knew I'd get some answers on here So.... would I use Diatom and Brewers' Yeast all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Well I dont know about the Brewers yeast but I give the works cat a spoonful of diatom about once a week to give him a good clear out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think that the makers of Verm-X now do versions for other animals, or did I just dream it? You can add liquid or powdered Panacur to their food periodically, you wouldn't be able to guarantee the dosage is accurate, but it's be better then nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I've got VermX for Rabbits - I'll have a look. I've still got some Diatom as well - I'll sort that out and give them some each week, it will be a start. I already steal Carl's brewing yeast for Jazz's biscuits - I'll 'borrow' a bit more for the cats......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I would be putting panacur paste in their food about every 3-4 months. Difficult to treat fleas. Can you handle them at all.?If you can scruff them and spray them with frontline spray - that would be ideal, but if they are not handleable I don't think you can treat them. I help with cat rescue & we will flea treat any ferals that we trap for neutering when they go in for their op, if we get any young ferals or semi-ferals in, I can usually scruff them and spray them, but it depends what they are like. I have the advantage of haning them in a cat pen & it's quite easy to scruff them when they are backed in a corner a as long as they are not lashing out, but obviously you probably don't have the chance of getting them in an enclosed small space if they are on a farm. Are they neutered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...