There are many different products on the market for the treatment of intestinal worms for cats. Many people find it difficult to give medication to their cats and many of the following treatments are available as easy to use spot on pipettes (a liquid which is applied to the skin at the back of the neck).
If you would like to know more about intestinal worms and why we should be treating them (or testing for them), click here.
If you would like to know more about heartworm in cats, click here.
Alternatively, we also recommend faecal testing, click here for more information!
The following is an overview of some of the most useful and easy to use products.
Product |
Formulation |
Effective against... |
Application Frequency |
Minimum age |
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Intestinal worms (including tapeworm) & Heartworm |
Monthly for heartworm |
6 weeks |
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Bravecto Plus |
Spot on |
Intestinal worms (excluding tapeworm), Fleas, Ticks & Ear Mites |
Every 3 months |
9 weeks |
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Intestinal worms (excluding tapeworm), Heartworm, Fleas & Ear mites |
|
8 weeks |
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8 weeks |
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14 weeks |
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8 weeks |
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Tapewormer |
Tablet |
Tapeworm |
Every 3 months | 12 weeks |
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Milpro |
Tablet |
Intestinal worms (including tapeworm) Also covers Heartworm if given monthly |
Every 3 months | 6 weeks |
For help choosing which anti-parasitic products would be best for your pet please ask our friendly vet nurses on 8278 4147.
