What to do when you find a stray cat

When you find a stray cat, the first step is to take it to a veterinarian for a basic check-up. The cat needs to be dewormed internally and externally. External parasites usually include fleas, lice, etc., which can be treated by applying a large amount of cherished drops on the cat's neck. If the amount of parasites is large, it needs to be reapplied after a week. Internal parasites include roundworms (ascaris), tapeworms, coccidia, etc., and different parasites require different drugs, such as Albendazole, Ivermectin, Fenbendazole, Pyrantel, etc.

How to raise a newly rescued stray cat

First, the owner needs to take the stray cat to the hospital for inspection and deworming; second, the owner needs to buy necessary living items for the cat, such as cat bags, cat beds, cat food, cat pans, cat toys, etc.; third, after the cat becomes familiar with the new environment, the owner can take it to the hospital for vaccination; fourth, the owner needs to spend time accompanying the stray cat, giving it care and attention to help it familiarize itself with the owner as soon as possible.

Symptoms of parasites in stray cats

The symptoms vary depending on the type of parasite. First: infections of ascaris, tapeworms, hookworms, etc., may cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension, weight loss, anemia, etc. In severe cases, worm segments may be excreted, causing intestinal obstruction, neuritis, etc. Second: infections of coccidia, trichomonads, giardia, etc., often accompany bloody, mucoid, malodorous paste-like or semi-solid feces.

What to do if a stray cat has parasites

Depending on whether the parasites are internal or external, external parasites usually include fleas, lice, etc., which can be treated by applying a large amount of cherished drops on the cat's neck. If the amount of parasites is large, it needs to be reapplied after a week. Internal parasites such as roundworms (ascaris), tapeworms, coccidia, flukes, trichomonads, giardia, etc., require different drugs, commonly including Albendazole, Ivermectin, Fenbendazole, Pyrantel, etc. For adult parasites that are directly expelled, the cat needs to be given three doses of deworming drugs orally.