It is highly probable that my guys could have sub-clinical parasites. Or not.
Thing is my body is immune compromised and I was recently diagnosed with parasites - and due to the former, it will take time and repeated dosing for me to get better.
Many "people" I know have suggested that the cats be treated "just in case" - and then quarterly maintenance - not just for them, but for me (in my case - TMI: 2 kinds of worms and also flukes - perhaps artifacts of my world travels years ago come back to haunt me when my health declined).
I'm not willing to rehome them unless I absolutely have to (i.e. they are making me sick, or I'm too sick to care for them). I have contingency plans, but I take it one day at a time. The love they give is priceless.
Anyway, I've read so many HORROR stories of OTC flea treatments killing animals that I'm very leary of this. On the other hand, "sub-clinical" means that there are no symptoms and no easy evidence, so it is something a vet would not likely see.
I'm thinking of Bob Martin's (because the active ingredient is pretty benign according to my research: Fenbendazole).
I understand that forum policy is not to give out "medical" advice, so I'm basically looking for experiential advice, including recalls, etc. If even this is inappropriate, then admins feel free to delete this.
Thing is my body is immune compromised and I was recently diagnosed with parasites - and due to the former, it will take time and repeated dosing for me to get better.
Many "people" I know have suggested that the cats be treated "just in case" - and then quarterly maintenance - not just for them, but for me (in my case - TMI: 2 kinds of worms and also flukes - perhaps artifacts of my world travels years ago come back to haunt me when my health declined).
I'm not willing to rehome them unless I absolutely have to (i.e. they are making me sick, or I'm too sick to care for them). I have contingency plans, but I take it one day at a time. The love they give is priceless.
Anyway, I've read so many HORROR stories of OTC flea treatments killing animals that I'm very leary of this. On the other hand, "sub-clinical" means that there are no symptoms and no easy evidence, so it is something a vet would not likely see.
I'm thinking of Bob Martin's (because the active ingredient is pretty benign according to my research: Fenbendazole).
I understand that forum policy is not to give out "medical" advice, so I'm basically looking for experiential advice, including recalls, etc. If even this is inappropriate, then admins feel free to delete this.