Ragdoll Kitten and Cat Deworming Guide: Ingredients, Uses, and Safety

Please deworm your cats regularly.

Common Oral Dewormer Ingredients and What They Treat

Choose a combination dewormer with a low risk of side effects under your veterinarian’s guidance.

Pyrantel Pamoate

Main Parasites Treated:

Roundworms and hookworms

Praziquantel

Main Parasites Treated:

Tapeworms

Fenbendazole

Main Parasites Treated:

Roundworms and hookworms and certain other worms; also used by veterinarians to treat Giardia infections.

Drontal for Cats (contains pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel.)

Main Parasites Treated:

Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms

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Milbemycin Oxime

Main Parasites Treated:

Roundworms, hookworms, and heartworm prevention

Metronidazole

Main Parasites Treated:

Used to treat Giardia infections. Use only under veterinary guidance.

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Common External Parasite Treatments for Cats

Keep your cats indoors. If they go outdoors, make sure they receive regular flea and tick prevention.

Revolution Plus
(Selamectin + Sarolaner)

  • Fleas and Ticks
  • Ear mites
  • black-legged/deer ticks
  • Roundworms
  • Hookworms
  • Heartworms

Advantage II(Imidacloprid + Pyriproxyfen)

  • Adult fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae.
  • Treats existing flea infestations and helps prevent reinfestation for up to one month.