All pet owners should regularly deworm them. After all, even those pets that do not go outside can be infected with worms. And this is dangerous not only for the animal itself, but also for the people who communicate with it. The hardest thing is with cats. They constantly lick themselves, so they have more opportunities to get infected. But to make them eat a pill or even drink a suspension is very difficult, as they are rather capricious animals. Therefore, the best solution would be to apply drops to the withers of worms for cats. Using them is much more convenient than other drugs, and the effect is not lower.
Features of anthelmintic drugs
A modern pet pharmacy offers many different parasite medications. It is recommended to use them at least 4 times a year. And the treatment of those cats that walk on the street, preferably monthly. Most anthelmintic drugs are toxic and can cause various side effects. In addition, they usually only help against one type of parasite.
Therefore, it is very important to carry out treatment only after a doctor’s examination. But for prevention,
drugs from worms with a wide spectrum of action may be suitable. They are effective against most parasites, although they are more toxic. Recently, drops at the withers of worms for cats have become very popular. These are more modern drugs, so they are spared many of the shortcomings of other drugs and are more easily tolerated by animals. Even with prophylactic use, a pet can be rid of parasites without poisoning it. In addition, a convenient form of application allows you to treat even the most capricious animals.
How to apply worm drops at the withers for cats
They are applied to the skin in a place that is not accessible for licking. Usually this is the withers, the base of the neck and the upper back between the shoulder blades. The skin in this place should be clean and dry, without damage.
It is necessary to spread the hair and apply the drug pointwise. Depending on the weight of the animal, this may be a different number of drops. It is necessary to buy the drug in the dosage that the cat needs. Only in this case the animal will receive the right amount and will not recover. In order to make it convenient to apply drops to the withers of worms for cats, a special pipette is sold complete with the drug.
Contraindications and side effects
Most of these drugs are not used in kittens under 2 months old, in weakened and sick animals. Some are forbidden to pregnant and lactating cats. With proper use and compliance with the recommended dosage, drops at the withers are well tolerated by animals. Usually, side effects are possible with accidental licking of the drug, but can also be with individual intolerance, since the drug is absorbed through the skin. If negative symptoms appear, thoroughly rinse off the preparation with zoo shampoo and show the cat to the veterinarian.
What side effects can there be after applying drops from worms:
- profuse salivation and lacrimation;
- trembling in the muscles;
- vomiting and upset stool;
- skin allergic reactions.
Precautionary measures
All antiparasitic drugs are toxic. Therefore, when applying them, certain rules must be observed:
- prevent the product from getting on human skin;
- Do not apply to those parts of the animal’s body that it can reach with its tongue;
- if several animals are processed, during the first day you need to lock them in different rooms or a cage;
- Do not iron, do not bathe, and do not comb the cat 1-2 days after applying the drops;
- Do not allow children to communicate with the pet at least a day after treatment.
Popular drugs
1. The best, according to reviews of veterinarians and animal owners, are German drops "Profender". Their price is quite high compared to the cost of drugs in tablets, but ease of use justifies the cost. For a small cat up to 2.5 kilograms weighing a drop, they cost about 320 rubles, and for a large animal - more than 400 rubles.
2. The more expensive is the American drug "Stronghold". Its price is from 300 to 1000 rubles, depending on the place of sale and dosage. But this is the only drug that is effective not only against adult worms, but also against their larvae.
3. "Prazitsid complex" - these are common drops from fleas and worms for cats. Due to its rich composition and unique action, you can use only one drug from all types of parasites.
4. Russian drops that help against fleas and worms are also popular - Bars spot-on. They are also effective against demodicosis and ear mites.
5. The drug "Inspector Total" contains fipronil and moxidectin. It is also a complex drug of Russian production and costs about 200 rubles. The only limitation is that it can only be used in animals weighing more than 4 kilograms.
Drops "Profender"
The price of the drug ranges from 320 to 450 rubles, depending on the weight of the cat. Packed in a box are 2 handy pipettes with caps. The drug "Profender" for cats is applied to the withers and absorbed through the skin.
The active ingredients of the drug are emodepside and praziquantel. They are effective in toxocariasis, hookworm, depilidosis, echinococcosis and other
helminthic invasions. Dosage depends on the weight of the animal and age. "Profender" for cats can be used from two months old, if the kitten weighs at least 0.5 kg. When used correctly, the drug is well tolerated and does not cause side effects. Assign it even to pregnant and lactating cats.
The drug "Stronghold"
The main component of these drops is the modern semi-synthetic substance selamectin. It destroys most endo- and ectoparasites, but is completely safe for animals. Therefore, it is successfully used to combat ticks, fleas and worms. "Stronghold" is the most convenient drug in use of all that the pharmacy for animals offers. And it has some features:
- dries quickly, and you can play with the animal in half an hour;
- the drug is moisture resistant, so getting water on the cat and even bathing it 2 hours after treatment does not reduce its effectiveness;
- drops are allowed for use by kittens from 6 weeks of age, as well as pregnant and lactating cats;
- after 1-2 days, the animal will not remain parasites, and the pet will be protected from re-infection for a month.
"Prazicide complex"
The drug is used from 2 months of age. But it is not recommended with its help to treat pregnant and lactating cats, as well as sick and weakened animals. The price of the drug is low - about 150 rubles, but it is sold by one pipette, so for large animals you need to buy 2-3 packs.
This is a complex preparation containing praziquantel, ivermectin, levamisole and thiamethoxam. Therefore, it is effective against all types of nematodes in the mature and larval stages, echinococci, cestodes, lice, lice eaters, fleas and ticks. Drops can be applied monthly to protect the animal from repeated attacks of parasites. Cats usually tolerate the drug well, so it is used quite often.
Drops "Bars spot-on"
The drug contains praziquantel and ivermectin. These substances quickly penetrate into the blood of an animal and spread throughout the body. The anthelmintic effect persists for 2 weeks. You can use the drug from 2 months of age, and it is usually well tolerated. Bars spot-on drops are effective against tape and round worms, fleas, various types of ticks. The drug costs about 300 rubles, depending on the dosage.