I just got back from my little Isosceles's veterinary recheck/vaccination appointment. He's a 14 week old (vet's estimate) former stray. The vet was very pleased with his appearance. He said he looked like a new kitty. He had a roundworm problem, which has been taken care of...and the vet found hookworms this time. I still have the next dose of drontal, which the vet told me to administer tomorrow. (not sure why tomorrow, but i assume it has something to do with all the vaccinations, and not wanting to shock his little system. formerly, i was to do it in two weeks.)
Now...hookworms. I did some research and it appears that this is mainly a tropical/warmer climate infection. I live in Northern Ohio, although, besides the Valentine's Day storm, it was a mostly mild winter.
What kind of precautions should i take? because of the roundworms I have been scrubbing his litterbox as recommended in the cat veterinary home care book I have, but I'm worried that the larvae could even be in the carpet, along walls, who knows where else. I did lysol the floor in the areas he spends the most time...i regularly mop anyhow. (the house is entirely wood floors with some area rugs here and there.)
I overheard the receptionists talking. The hookworm infestation was a source of great curiosity. They don't see them so often. Any ideas to deal with this further ? I just don't want them spreading or coming back. Thanks!
Now...hookworms. I did some research and it appears that this is mainly a tropical/warmer climate infection. I live in Northern Ohio, although, besides the Valentine's Day storm, it was a mostly mild winter.
What kind of precautions should i take? because of the roundworms I have been scrubbing his litterbox as recommended in the cat veterinary home care book I have, but I'm worried that the larvae could even be in the carpet, along walls, who knows where else. I did lysol the floor in the areas he spends the most time...i regularly mop anyhow. (the house is entirely wood floors with some area rugs here and there.)
I overheard the receptionists talking. The hookworm infestation was a source of great curiosity. They don't see them so often. Any ideas to deal with this further ? I just don't want them spreading or coming back. Thanks!