Tried and Tested Worming Treatments from Drontal for Cats

All furry pets are vulnerable to parasitic worms. These nasty invaders can cause serious damage to health in both humans and animals. You need to use tried and tested products like Drontal for cats to prevent and control these parasitic worms.

You don’t need to take your pets to the veterinary surgery to get them treated for worms. You can buy powerful over-the-counter products like Drontal for cats that are highly effective against intestinal worms. This is a fast and easy way for you to eliminate the risk of worms from your home. To help you get started with using worming treatments here are just a few answers to some commonly asked questions.

1. How to intestinal worms affect humans?

Worms lay microscopic eggs which are impossible to see with the naked eye. These will be present in environments frequented by infected hosts such as gardens, public parks, footpaths and so on. Humans can easily pick up these eggs on their hands and clothing. If these eggs are ingested then they can hatch inside the body.

The problem with parasitic worms is that they can travel from the gut to the rest of the body affecting key organs and bodily systems such as the eyes. This is why it is so important to use Drontal for cats if you have pets at home to prevent cross-contamination.

2. Is it difficult to worm pets?

It can be tricky giving your pets medication. However Drontal for cats Spot On makes life a lot easier. All you will have to do is place a few drops of the Drontal for cats on the skin at the back of your pets’ neck. This only takes a few seconds and will not distress your pets.

Because the product is placed on the back of the neck, your pets will not be able to remove it. This means you can be sure the Drontal for cats is getting to work straight away.

3. How often do I need to worm my pets?

For adult pets it is important to carry out worming treatments on a continual basis. With Drontal for cats you can treat pets every 3 months or so to ensure year-round protection. More vulnerable pets such as kittens or senior cats may need more regular treatments and it is a good idea to speak to your vet about this.

4. Are there any side effects to using worming tablets on pets?

This will depend on what brand you are using. Some wormers contain a substance called nitroscanate. This is effective against parasitic worms but can cause vomiting. Drontal for cats is less likely to cause side effects and so can be more gentle (but no less effective) for treating worms.