One of the feral cats I have been feeding has developed bald patches over his body the past few months. Today I saw a worm sticking out of his butt. I believe he has either tape or round worms. I can't catch him and get him to the vet. I am thinking to order Drontal pills and to put it in his food. I can't touch him. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Worms In A Feral Cat
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Drontal is way too bitter to go in the food. He probably won't eat it, and if he does, he will puke because it's so bitter. Trust me, I've been through this. Drontal has to be given by pill gun.
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My ferals will take a pill in their food.
Pick THIS WORMER up at Walmart and put the whole pill in his food.
The pill is really small.
Be sure that you get the one for SMALL dogs.
Pick THIS WORMER up at Walmart and put the whole pill in his food.
The pill is really small.
Be sure that you get the one for SMALL dogs.
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Thanks I will give it a try! I don't know what kind of worms he has but I feel so bad for the poor guy.
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will try the petarmor that someone else recommended...don't want him spitting out something that bitter
Best of luck to you 
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Is it flavored? It appears to have the same ingredients as Drontal, I'm just worried it will be just as bitter. My cats always puke the Drontal up if I put it in their food.
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I've never had that problem, Maggie, but lord knows cats are all different. When I give it to a feral I actually sit there with them while they eat so I'll know they taken it. I've never seen any evidence of it being spit up, but I gotta confess that I've never tasted it myself!
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Wow,really I can use this for my feral kitties,even though it says it's for dogs? My vet won't get me any Drontal,says he has to exam cat,which is not going to happen with ferals!!
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Yes, you can. And not to be mean, but I think your vet should have told you it was available over the counter. He or she sounds somewhat money motivated to me.
I'm going to try this wormer, how often do you give?Just one pill in food,and done? Or repeat monthly for feral cats?
