Reactions of cats after taking deworming medicine

Cats who have just started undergoing internal deworming may experience some stress reactions, such as mild vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, and passing worms in their stool, which are all normal phenomena. However, it is worth noting that taking medicine on an empty stomach may cause a greater stomach irritation although it is less likely to induce vomiting. Therefore, deworming should be done between meals, and cats should refrain from eating and drinking for 2 to 3 hours after taking the medicine, which can reduce stomach irritation to a certain extent.

**Why do cats need to be dewormed regularly?

Some intestinal parasites can be transmitted through food and other animals, and since cats love to lick each other, they may accidentally ingest worm eggs. Therefore, cats must be dewormed regularly. Additionally, adult cats use smells as a social guide and to find friends, inevitably coming into contact with secretions or excrement left behind by other cats on the grass. This can also lead to parasite infections, hence the need for regular deworming. If a cat mother is infected with parasites, her kittens may also have parasites at birth, so young cats also need to be dewormed regularly.

**How to tell if a cat has worms?

Generally speaking, cats with internal parasites will have coarse, dull, and dry fur. The cat's gums may also turn white, which could be a symptom of anemia caused by parasite infection. Finally, if a cat has parasites, its stool may be black or it may have diarrhea, and the feces may contain worm eggs. Owners can observe these aspects to determine if their cats have internal parasites.

**Reactions of cats after taking deworming medicine

Cats who are just starting internal deworming may experience some stress reactions, such as mild vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, and passing worms and vomiting. However, it is important to note that although taking medicine on an empty stomach is less likely to cause vomiting, it can cause greater irritation to the stomach. Therefore, deworming should be done between meals, and cats should refrain from eating and drinking for 2 to 3 hours after taking the medicine, which can reduce stomach irritation to a certain extent.