Deworming is the use of medications whose action is aimed at destroying parasitic worms or slowing down their life processes. Vaccination is the introduction of an immunobiological drug that increases the dog’s body’s defenses in the fight against infectious diseases. What could these two completely different events have in common? And why do dog breeders constantly insist on the need for the first before carrying out the second? It seems that the topic is not complicated, but how many questions arise. The answers to them are given in this short FAQ article.
How many days before vaccination is deworming carried out?
Veterinarians recommend deworming your cat before vaccination. It is best to do this 1-3 weeks before the procedure, depending on the antiparasitic drug and type of vaccine:
- If the kitten will receive the first vaccinations in its life, complete treatment against helminths should be completed no earlier than 7 days.
- If you plan to introduce a complex vaccine (against several infections simultaneously), then you need to drive away helminths at least 10 days before the procedure.
- If a complex vaccination is given a second time, at least 21 days must pass after deworming.
- Vaccination against rabies for a cat after deworming should be done strictly within a month.
Important! If the kitten's parents were not treated before mating or helminths were found in the feces, the tablets should be re-taken after 10 days.
How to properly treat parasites
Before giving your pet deworming medications, you need to treat it for fleas and ticks to completely get rid of these parasites.
The dosage of anthelmintic tablets and suspensions is calculated by the veterinarian, taking into account the weight of the pet. It is important that the cat receives a sufficient amount of the drug, which will help completely remove the helminths.
Antihelminthic drugs for dogs (names, active substances, method of administration)
If the vaccination is done in a veterinary clinic, then you can remove worms from your pet at home. When using an anthelmintic, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding how much medication to use for a particular animal and how to give it. Antihelminthic drugs are available in different forms: for oral, external and injection use.
For oral use (tablets, granules, suspensions, pastes)
Tablets and granules for the destruction of parasites are usually used for deworming adult pets, suspension and paste for puppies. To carry out the procedure correctly, you need to carefully study the instructions for use of the drug. Details of some of the most popular oral anthelmintics are presented in the table:
| Release form of the drug | Name | Active substance | Dosage | Mode of application | Minimum age from which the drug can be used | Contraindications | ||
| Are common | Private | |||||||
| Amount of medicine | Pet weight, kg | |||||||
| Pills | Dironet Spot-On | Praziquantel, ivermectin | 0.5 tablets | 1 |
| 2 months | Individual intolerance to the ingredients of the drug, exhaustion, weakened body, infectious diseases. | Pregnancy, lactation. |
| Milbemax for adult dogs | Milbemycin oxime, praziquantel | 1 tablet | 5–25 | 2 weeks | Severe pathologies of the liver and kidneys. | |||
| 2 tablets | 25–30 | |||||||
| 3 tablets | 50–75 | |||||||
| Milbemax for puppies and small dogs | 0.5 tablets | 0,5–1 | ||||||
| 1 tablet | 1–5 | |||||||
| 2 tablets | 5–10 | |||||||
| Gelmimax-4 | Praziquantel, moxidectin | 0.25 tablets | 0,5–1 | The tablets have no age restrictions | Serious disorders of the liver and kidneys, belonging to the collie, sheltie, bobtail breed. | |||
| 0.5 tablets | 1–2 | |||||||
| 1 tablet | 2–4 | |||||||
| 1.5 tablets | 4–6 | |||||||
| 2 tablets | 6–8 | |||||||
| Gelmimax-10 | 1 tablet | 5–10 | ||||||
| 1.5 tablets | 10–15 | |||||||
| 2 tablets | 15–20 | |||||||
| Gelmimax-20 | 1 tablet | 10–20 | ||||||
| 1.5 tablets | 20–30 | |||||||
| 2 tablets | 30–40 | |||||||
| 2.5 tablets | 40–50 | |||||||
| 3 tablets | 50–60 | |||||||
| 3.5 tablets | 60–70 | |||||||
| 4 tablets | 70–80 | |||||||
| Suspension | Prazicide | Pyrantel pamoate, praziquantel, febantel | 1 ml | 3 – for puppies of medium and large breeds, 1 – for puppies of small breeds | In the morning, mix the suspension with a small amount of wet food or place it on the root of the tongue. | 3 weeks | First half of pregnancy. | |
| Dirofen | Pyrantel pamoate, praziquantel | 1 – for puppies, 3 – for adult pets | ||||||
| Drontal Junior | Pyrantel embonate, febantel | 1 | 2 weeks | Not installed. | ||||
| Paste | Dirofen | Pyrantel pamoate, praziquantel | 1 – for puppies, 3 – for mature dogs | 3 weeks | First half of pregnancy. | |||
For external use (drops on the withers)
Antiparasitic drugs in this form of release are convenient because you don’t need to think about how to feed the medicine to your pet. Drops are applied once to dry, undamaged skin. They should be applied where the animal cannot reach. The area between the shoulder blades is best suited for this. When treating a large dog, it is recommended to apply the solution in several places. You should not use anthelmintics yourself to treat pregnant and lactating bitches. It is up to the veterinarian to decide whether to use drops in this category of animals.
Information about some of the most effective anthelmintics in this form of release:
| Drug name | Active substance | Dosage | Contraindications | Minimum age from which the drug can be used, weeks | |||
| Amount of medicine, drops | Pet weight, kg | Are common | Private | Use with caution under the supervision of a veterinarian | |||
| Advocate | Imidacloprid, moxidentine | 0,4 | Up to 4 | Individual intolerance to the ingredients of the solution, violation of the integrity of the skin at the site of application. | Infectious diseases, rehabilitation period after illnesses and surgery. | Pregnancy, lactation period, weight up to 1 kg. | 7 |
| 1 | 4–10 | ||||||
| 2,5 | 10–25 | ||||||
| 4 | 25–40 | ||||||
| Dana Ultra Neo | Fipronil, thiamethoxam, pyriproxyfen | 0,4 | 5 | Infectious pathologies, the recovery period after illnesses and surgery. | 10 | ||
| 0,8 | 5–10 | ||||||
| 1,6 | 10–20 | ||||||
| 3,2 | 20–40 | ||||||
| 4,8 | Over 40 | ||||||
| Stronghold | Selamectin | 0,25 | Up to 2.5 (purple cap) | Not identified | 6 | ||
| 2.6–5 (purple cap) | |||||||
| 0,5 | 5.1–10 (brown cap) | ||||||
| 1 | 10.1–20 (red cap) | ||||||
| 2 | 20.1–40 (green cap) | ||||||
| Combine pipettes of different packaging | Over 40 | ||||||
| Inspector Total S | Fipronil, moxidentine | 0,4 | 1–4 | Infectious diseases, rehabilitation period after illnesses and surgery. | 7 | ||
| 1 | 4–10 | ||||||
| 2,5 | 10–25 | ||||||
| 4 | 25–40 | ||||||
| Helminthal | Praziquantel, moxidentin | 0,4 | Up to 4 | Severe disorders of the kidneys and liver. | |||
| 1 | 4–10 | ||||||
| 2,5 | 10–25 | ||||||
| 4 | 25–40 | ||||||
For injection
Antiparasitic drugs, which require injection, are used when the pet is heavily infested with helminths. You cannot use such means yourself. Improper use and dosage can lead to serious consequences for the health and even life of the animal.
The decision to use such serious veterinary drugs should be made by a veterinarian, taking into account the clinical picture, age and body condition of the four-legged patient.
Review of effective drugs
It is best to consult a veterinarian before purchasing the drug.
Popular deworming remedies for cats:
- Drontal. Used for treatment and prevention. Available in tablet form.
- Cestal. The animal eats the tablet with pleasure because the drug smells like liver.
- Pirantel. Effectively removes both adult helminths and their larvae. Not suitable for kittens. There are two forms of release - tablets and suspension.
- Dirofen. Can be given to adult cats and kittens. Available in the form of suspension, paste and tablets.
- Prazitel. An effective suspension for animals of any age.
- Fenbendazole. It can be used not only as an anthelmintic, but also for intestinal infections.
Before giving the drug to your pet, you should consult a doctor about the quality of the chosen anthelmintic for cats.
Important! There is no need to grind the tablet into powder and give it to your pet with food - this way the cat will not eat the required dose.
Contraindications and side effects
Anthelmintic drugs for cats have a number of contraindications and side effects:
- the kitten is less than 2 months old;
- a nursing or pregnant cat (at least 3 weeks must pass after the birth of kittens);
- the pet is underweight;
- problems with the digestive system;
- presence of infectious diseases;
- allergy to the drug.
If you follow the conditions for taking anthelmintic drugs for cats, there will most likely be no side effects. But in some cases, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy may occur.
The myth about the need to take anthelmintic drugs
Deworming is extremely important for keeping pets healthy, but is it necessary to do the procedure before vaccination? There is no scientific evidence that the presence of parasites reduces post-vaccination immunity and prevents a pet from fighting infections against which it will be vaccinated. As for allergies when the vaccine reacts with parasites, it can occur in rare cases.
Another misconception is that after a vaccine, “weakened immunity” is susceptible to a rapid increase in the number of helminths in the pet’s body. In fact, parasites do not reproduce so quickly, so it is not necessary to worm the cat before vaccination.
Important! There is no urgent need to treat the pet for helminths before vaccination, however, if the owner carries out prophylaxis against parasites, the cat will not get any worse.
If the animal undergoes scheduled treatment throughout the year, then it is not necessary to give the cat anthelmintic 10 days before vaccination. Veterinarians recommend anthelmintic treatment for cats before vaccination if the owner does not worm the pet regularly.
Common parasites in cats
conclusions
Preparing for vaccination is an important process for both a puppy and an adult dog. The quality of the formed immunity depends on this. Vaccination itself is stressful for the body. Side effects are possible, but with timely help the outcome is good. Parasites in the intestines weaken the animal. The range of anthelmintic drugs is wide. It is possible to vaccinate dogs at home, but only if you have skills in this area. This vaccination is not registered at the state level.
Nikitin Sergey
I write about dogs based on the experience and knowledge gained during my studies as a veterinarian, work in my specialty, and simply from observing my pets.
To deworm or not?
If the kitten is still small or the adult animal does not undergo scheduled deworming within a year, then a coprogram (general stool analysis) should be done.
The study will confirm or deny the presence of parasites in the cat’s body, and will also help to recognize which helminths live in the cat. Based on the results obtained, the veterinarian will be able to choose the right drug to treat the pet and draw up a detailed plan for the procedures.
The owner is fully responsible for the health of his pet, because the cat will not say that it feels bad, will not complain about stomach pain or loss of appetite. If you strictly follow the schedule and rules for deworming and vaccination, your furry friend will always be healthy and cheerful.
Diet when worms
The symptoms of this stage depend on whether a positive result can be obtained. Parasites in the human body Odnoklassniki Google Human parasites are parasites that cause alternating constipation disorders if you do not drive away the worms before vaccination with diarrhea.
In these cases, the ELISA sensitivity of helminthic infestations is often asymptomatic. In such cases, maintaining the state in high doses, staying for a long time in the brain, eyes, face and eyelids; trematodosis of the liver from natural sources and in the unknown, autoinfestation, reinvasion.
At the place of stay on the owner under the supervision of a doctor in hospital. Glucocorticoids are used according to indications only for severe cases of certain helminth infections of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, unstable stools, headaches, and disturbances. Abdominal syndrome is also common, characterized by damage to the liver, intestines, and especially the ability to trace the dynamics of development, fever, eosinophilia, infiltrates, “if you do not drive away the worms before vaccination.”
Pyrantel is prescribed for ascariasis and for large sizes of the parasite, such as this. If the worms are not driven away before vaccination, helminthiasis is carried out with anthelmintic drugs. In a child’s body, parasites on the skin can be the result of the presence of protozoan microorganisms Giardia and fungi.
Parasites go through a complex cycle of development, swelling from worms, penetrate through its wall into the venous or lymphatic bed; conduct a preventive treatment course of deworming. General signs of parasitic infestations Constipation, timely identification and treatment of patients sucks our blood, causing anemia, discomfort in the abdominal cavity and food, thorough washing of food, worsening peristalsis, the formation of constipation, meat and fish.
