Chickabee Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Sorry if this has come up before. How do you worm your cat. I was going to use spot on, but read these are only for tape worm. I got some drontal. Dee Dee is such an old frail thing, the thought of pinning her down and shoving it down her throat doesn't seem right. I believe she's had depression for the last year after her owner died. She's just started coming out of her shell and talking and asking for cuddles. Don't wat to upset her, it's bad enough clipping her nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Does she go out? My iPoes doesn't get out at all and turned out to have a bad reaction to Milbemax. Vet told me that since she doesn't get out, there was no real need to worm her. So I don't worm her anymore. I would just contact the vet and ask what the options are. I have used the spot on treatment in my moms cat before, but didn't like it. Fur stayed icky and sticky for a real long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 She lives in my stable and has all day access to the garden. She won't come into the house because of the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Then I would definitely contact your vet. He/she will be able to advice you. "In the olden days" I have wormed my cat with a paste you mix in with the food, but that has been years ago (and previous cat). Couldn't tell you if that is still a used treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 There are new wormers now spot on that will do all the worms. Ask your vet for a broadline spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Can you crush it and mix it in tuna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 I tried that with cream cheese. Cats are far too clever to be outwitted. Think I'll get the spot on from the vet. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Broadline does ticks and fleas also - the Drontal cat should not be crushed as it has a coating on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Good advice above If you're worried about tabletting her you may be able to get a free nurses appointment as nurses where they'll do it as they are much better at it than vets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 You are right Lewis - we find they behave for us rather than the client! (for the most part anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 My cat has Profender spot-on for worming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Good advice above If you're worried about tabletting her you may be able to get a free nurses appointment as nurses where they'll do it as they are much better at it than vets! Thanks Lewis that really made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I knew what I was trying to say but obviously couldn't type Can you tell exams started this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
