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Every cat can get worms – however soundly they’re sleeping. Cats with worms often won’t show any signs of a worm infection, but left untreated they can lead to serious health complications for you and your family. Drontal Cat film-coated tablets are highly-effective and shaped to make worming easier for both you and your cat. You might not know if your cat has intestinal worms, but you can trust Drontal to help combat them.
Drontal Wormer Tablets for cats is suitable for cats and kittens over 6 weeks of age.
Most cats in the UK should be wormed monthly*
Cats’ exposure to intestinal worms will depend on their home environment and lifestyle such as scavenging, hunting, and spending time outdoors. Recent research has shown that the majority of cats in the UK should be wormed monthly*, however there may be situations where less frequent treatment is required.
Find out how frequently you need to worm your cat here.
Dosage information:
For cats greater than 4kg it may be more convenient to use Drontal Wormer Tablets XL for Cats
Each tablet contains 230 mg pyrantel embonate and 20 mg praziquantel.
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Even if your cat never sets foot outside, they can still be at risk from worms. If your cat ingests a flea (which can carry worm eggs) when grooming, they can become infected with worms. It is also worth noting that if you have multiple pets in the household, there is also risk that they may bring home unwanted parasites.
Drontal kills every type of intestinal worm commonly found in UK cats, including:
As with all medicines, side effects are possible but very uncommon. If you notice any adverse signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea or other signs that concern you after using Drontal Wormer Tablets for Cats, please speak to your vet as soon as possible.
Most cats in the UK should be wormed monthly*
Cats’ exposure to intestinal worms will depend on their home environment and lifestyle such as scavenging, hunting, and spending time outdoors. Recent research has shown that the majority of cats in the UK should be wormed monthly*, however there may be situations where less frequent treatment is required.
Find out how frequently you need to worm your cat here.
Drontal Wormer Tablets for Cats is suitable for cats and kittens from 6 weeks of age.
Yes, some worms can also cause disease in people. Regular worming of our pets will help to reduce the chance of these parasites being accidentally ingested by people. People who are particularly at risk include pregnant women, babies, toddlers and immunocompromised individuals such as the elderly, diabetics and people with HIV-infection.†
People can also become infected with an intermediate stage of some species of tapeworm if they swallow tapeworm eggs. It’s even possible (though uncommon) for people to develop a tapeworm infection if they swallow an infected flea.
Most of the time you can’t tell if your cat has worms as symptoms can be extremely difficult to spot, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still warning signs to look out for. These symptoms can include diarrhoea and vomiting, though these can be seen with many other conditions as well. You can also check your cat’s stool or vomit, as you might see spaghetti-like worms or rice-like segments around their bottom. Weight loss, lethargy and a bloated belly, are also a possibility, especially in kittens. If your cat shows any of the signs mentioned you should contact your vet for advice.
Even though a low level of infection may not show any signs, as you can imagine it’s not ideal to have parasitic worms living in your cat’s gut. It’s important to remember that worms can cause disease in people too, so regular worming of pets will give you peace of mind that you are helping keep these unwanted visitors away from your cat and family.
Unfortunately, no, you can’t completely stop your cat coming into contact with worms. However, using Drontal Wormer Tablets for Cats regularly will help them combat every type of common intestinal worm found in UK cats.
The great outdoors is where your cat is most likely to pick up worms, however you may not realise if your cat is infected as symptoms are often not easy to spot.
Roundworms and tapeworms are the common intestinal worms found in cats living in the UK.
Left untreated, they can pose a health risk to your cat and family, so it's important to know how often your cat needs worming.
Dronspot is an easy-to-use spot-on wormer that kills all common intestinal worms found in UK cats.
*ESCCAP Guideline Worm Control in Dogs and Cats, Feb 2020
