Cat Health: Routine Worming The most common worms that infest
our pet cats are roundworms and tapeworms but some cats may also
need treatment for hookworm and heartworm. Most of these only
affect the health of your cat but the roundworm Toxocara is
known to be a human health hazard. Worm treatments which we
prescribe are effective in killing worms that are infesting your
cat but do not prevent your cat picking up new infestations. The
recommended interval between worming doses is based on the
likelihood of your cat becoming re- We will discuss your cat's
lifestyle and diet and take into account its age when
recommending how frequently you should worm your cat. This will
probably be somewhere between once a month and once a year. All
kittens should be wormed at the age when they come for their
first vaccination (nine weeks old). Adult cats should be wormed
regularly throughout their life. If you find it difficult to get
your cat to swallow a worm tablet, don't despair. We can now
prescribe tasty tablets that m