Cat Worms

How to Give a Pill to a Cat

December 26, 2011
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Giving  a Cat a Pill with a Pill Popper

 

As you can see in the video above, a basic pill “popper” or “gun” makes giving solid medications to your sick cat both painless and stress-free. Which is good for you both.

A pill popper is usually a device with a long plastic barrel  with a split or rubber tip on one end to grip and hold the med and a plunger on the other.

These devices can administer tablets and capsules to cats more quickly, safely, and easily than you can with bare fingers.

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Taking Care of a Pregnant Cat

June 22, 2010
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Taking Care of a Pregnant Cat

By Kathy Robinson There are some special considerations you need to be aware of when taking care of a pregnant cat. Most importantly, she needs to be kept in the best health as possible to ensure the delivery of healthy kittens. If you are breeding, there are some steps to take before mating. However,...

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Cat Parasites – Who Else Wants to Know About Pot Bellied Cats?

January 24, 2010
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Cat Parasites – Who Else Wants to Know About Pot Bellied Cats?

Cat Parasites – Who Else Wants to Know About Pot Bellied Cats? By Kate Rieger The vet confirmed your newly adopted kitten wasn’t pregnant, but she was was loaded with cat parasites. Here’s how to help free her of this cat worm mess. Its been a few days since you first saw the abandoned...

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Treating Cats Worms

April 4, 2009
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Treating Cats Worms

The Three Common Worms in Cats Roundworms, Tapeworms, Hookworms When cat owners get together, they exchange stories about how quirky or cute their pets are, laugh over the “biggest hairball I ever saw” joke but they almost never discuss deworming their pets! Yet, worms are a very common ailment, even in well cared for...

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Signs of Cats Worms

April 4, 2009
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Signs of Worms in your Cat Like most mammals, your cat’s intestinal tract is host to many different kinds of tiny biological critters. Most are harmless but the ones that instinctively give people the shudders are worms. These parasitic pests can enter your cat’s body in numerous ways; some kittens are even born carrying...

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