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When can kittens be dewormed?

Kittens can be dewormed generally between 2 months and 3 months old. If the kitten's constitution is weak, it is recommended to deworm after 4 months, as deworming drugs are stimulating and may cause other abnormal phenomena in weak kittens, even affecting their normal physical development. Deworming should only be done when the kitten's physical condition is good. Deworming should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and blind deworming is not allowed, as it can easily cause harm to health.

  1. When can kittens be dewormed?

Normally, kittens develop physically and their resistance improves after 2 months, which is when deworming can be done. This usually includes external and internal deworming, involving the administration or external use of deworming drugs. If the kitten's constitution is good, deworming can be done between 2 and 3 months. If the kitten's constitution is weak and it frequently suffers from diseases, deworming may affect its health and it is recommended to deworm after 4 months.

  1. What are the benefits of deworming kittens?

Deworming kittens is a common phenomenon that can remove parasites from the intestines and skin, ensuring the kitten's health and promoting normal physical development. Since parasite infections are common diseases, if kittens are not dewormed in a timely manner, the risk of infection may increase, even affecting their lives.

  1. What are the disadvantages of frequent deworming of kittens?

If owners frequently deworm their kittens, it may lead to drug poisoning, causing saliva, vomiting, weight loss, and other adverse reactions, and even cause drug resistance, requiring adjustment of the deworming frequency. It is recommended that owners deworm their kittens once every 1 to 3 months to reduce damage to the body.

  1. What should be noted when deworming kittens?

When deworming kittens, you need to measure their weight and choose the dosage of the drug according to the weight. Do not feed raw meat to kittens during deworming, as it may affect the deworming effect. During the deworming period, observe the kitten's physical condition at any time. If the skin shows signs of redness and swelling, it may be an allergic reaction to the drug, and it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular hospital for treatment in time.