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The most common intestinal worms that cats get are called roundworms and tapeworms. Many infected cats do not show signs of having worms; however, heavy burdens of worms can cause weight loss, vomiting and diarrhoea, irritation around the anus and failure to thrive.

As roundworms are very prevalent in kittens it is important to worm them very frequently when they are young. The recommendations are to treat every two weeks from about six weeks of age to 16 weeks of age, with a drug active against roundworms.

Tapeworms are only usually a problem in older cats, so adult cats need to be treated with a drug active against both roundworms and tapeworms. The precise frequency of treatment recommended will vary slightly depending on for example whether the cat hunts and whether or not it is treated regularly for fleas (fleas can become infected when taking blood from the cat). Treatment is recommended every 2-3 months in adult cats, with a drug active against roundworms and tapeworms, possibly extending to 6 months for an outdoor cat.

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	Drontal Worming Tablet for Cats Drontal Worming Tablet for Cats are for the treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms of cats. These…	From £3.46 inc p&p
	Drontal XL Worming Tablet for Cats Drontal XL Worming Tablet for Cats are for the treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms of cats. These…	From £11.13 inc p&p
	Droncit Tablets 50mg Droncit tablets is a product for the treatment of adult tapeworms in dogs and cats. The product is effective against…	From £21.75 inc p&p