How often should cats be dewormed?

Cats usually require monthly internal deworming before 6 months of age, and then can be dewormed internally every three months. External deworming is needed on a monthly basis. The deworming frequency for cats can be adjusted according to different living environments, dietary habits, seasons, etc. Generally, if the living environment is messy or damp, cats are often fed raw meat, and mosquitoes are abundant in summer, internal and external deworming can be done monthly.

Firstly, cat deworming can be divided into internal and external deworming. Internal deworming for cats usually occurs monthly before 6 months of age and then every three months thereafter. If you usually feed your cat raw meat, it is necessary to adjust the deworming frequency accordingly, and internal deworming can be done monthly. Common internal parasites in cats include roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, and malnutrition in cats. It is necessary to give cats regular deworming treatments.

Secondly, external deworming for cats needs to be done monthly. If cats spend most of their time indoors and the living environment is dry and clean, external deworming can be done every three months. Common external parasites in cats include fleas, lice, and mites. When cats are infected with external parasites, they may experience itching, hair loss, dandruff, and other symptoms. Severe itching can affect cats' daily lives, leading to insufficient sleep and decreased appetite. It is essential to ensure that the living environment and items used by cats are clean, dry, and frequently disinfected.

Lastly, cats need to be given preventive deworming treatments on time. If a cat has already contracted parasites, it is safe to use deworming medication again within the safe range. It is necessary to frequently clean and disinfect the living environment and items used by cats, feed less raw meat, and reduce outdoor activities to lower the chances of cats contracting parasites.