Treat Your New Cat for Worms and Maybe Fleas, Too

Many kittens are born with intestinal worms. That’s why most kittens sold in a pet store are de-wormed before they’re sold. If you accept a ‘free kitten to a good home’ you should take that new kitten to a vet as soon as possible. If that’s not immediately possible, consider, at the least, buying the right worm treatments to protect your new pet.

Worms and Fleas

Fleas can be another problem when taking in a free kitten, especially if the mother was feral. Closely examine the kitten before taking it home. Fleas aren’t always immediately evident but a strong sign of a problem is flea dirt throughout the cat. It looks a lot like coffee grinds and is often on the spine of the kitten, near his tail.

While worm medicines are easy to administer to kittens and cats, young kittens can be tricky to treat for fleas. Talk to your vet for very young kittens and buy a product specifically designed for young and smaller cats. Products such as Advocate Flea Treatments and Worm Treatments by Drontal and other companies generally list a size range and age range on their packaging.

Is your Kitten Healthy?

Whether you’re taking in a kitten or a full grown cat, you’ll want to be sure it’s healthy. An illness that’s missed or ignored could leave a pet owner devastated. Yes, a vet visit can be pricey but it is well worth the investment as you’ll know your cat will be healthy and happy. Look for an alert and well-fed cat who’s playful and who seems interested in its surroundings. Once you’ve got it home, take a look at the litter box to make sure all looks normal and take note of a healthy or lack of a healthy appetite so you can be sure to act swiftly if there are any problems.

Online Pet Medicine Supplies

Many pet supplies companies exist and are prolific online. And pet supplies products such as medicines can be purchased online, helping you save money and time. In terms of pet medicine, if you are sure they’re safe for your pet’s circumstance, buying them direct can save you money versus buying them from your vet.

You can buy Advocate flea treatments, worm treatments by Drontal and other companies, and you can buy other medications, such as antiseptic spray, heartworm pills for dogs, and bone and joint supplements for your pet in addition to highly recommended pet foods.