How to Worm Kittens

It is very common for kittens to have worms. They often get them directly from their mother, or from fleas that they swallow while nursing. There are different kinds of worms that kittens may have, and how the worms are treated depends on the type of worms and the specific wormer being used.

Instructions

1

Verify that the kitten requires worming for both roundworms and tapeworms. Drontal will kill both and is commonly used when both types of worms are present. This is a normal situation in kittens.

2

Weigh the kitten because the dosage of this medication is calculated based on body weight. Be as accurate as you can. Don't give Drontal to kittens under one month of age unless specifically directed to by your veterinarian.

3

Prepare the medication as directed on the label. The standard dosage for Drontal is tablet for kittens that weigh 1.5 to 1.9 pounds, kittens from 2 to 3 pounds are given tablet, and kittens that weigh from 4 to 8 pounds get one full tablet.

4

Hold the kitten securely in order to give it the pill. Wrap it carefully in a towel, leaving only its head exposed, so it can't claw you. Have an assistant hold the kitten for you if possible.

5

Gently open the kitten's mouth and put the pill as far back on its tongue as possible. Quickly close its mouth and stroke its throat in a downward motion to stimulate swallowing. Once the kitten has swallowed the pill it can be released.

It is very common for kittens to have worms. They often get them directly from their mother, or from fleas that they swallow while nursing. There are different kinds of worms that kittens may have, and how the worms are treated depends on the type of worms and the specific wormer being used.

Instructions

1

Verify that the kitten requires worming for both roundworms and tapeworms. Drontal will kill both and is commonly used when both types of worms are present. This is a normal situation in kittens.

2

Weigh the kitten because the dosage of this medication is calculated based on body weight. Be as accurate as you can. Don't give Drontal to kittens under one month of age unless specifically directed to by your veterinarian.

3

Prepare the medication as directed on the label. The standard dosage for Drontal is tablet for kittens that weigh 1.5 to 1.9 pounds, kittens from 2 to 3 pounds are given tablet, and kittens that weigh from 4 to 8 pounds get one full tablet.

4

Hold the kitten securely in order to give it the pill. Wrap it carefully in a towel, leaving only its head exposed, so it can't claw you. Have an assistant hold the kitten for you if possible.

5

Gently open the kitten's mouth and put the pill as far back on its tongue as possible. Quickly close its mouth and stroke its throat in a downward motion to stimulate swallowing. Once the kitten has swallowed the pill it can be released.