Worming Your Kitten

How do kittens get worms?

Kittens can get roundworms from their mother’s milk and some eggs from their environment. These parasites are microscopic and are often invisible to the naked eye.

Why should I worm kittens?

Roundworms are a cause of vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and ill thrift in kittens. They prevent your kitten from getting all the nutrition they need to grow and thrive. Other worms invade different parts of their body and can cause multiple organ problems.

When should I worm kittens?

We recommend worming the kitten every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age. Wormer is available in liquid form and is given for 3 days in a row. Adult cats should be wormed at least every 3 months against round and tapeworm, depending on the product used. Wormers are generally in tablet form, but a spot-on variation is available on prescription.

Unfortunately, many of the products available from pet shops aren’t reliable or effective. At Ryedale Vets, we regularly review the products we advise for flea and tick prevention so that your kitten always has the best cover against these parasites.

How do I get rid of these nasty worms?

Regularly worming your kitten with the best product advised by our vets will kill any worms that may have been picked up by your kitten and reduces the amount of eggs shed into your home and the environment. Please talk to one of our pet health professionals to find out which product is best for your kitten.

Want to learn more?

Click on the link below to download our Kitten Healthcare Guide.