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That one girl asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

questions about tapeworms my kitten has!?

A) is it bad to have her food by her litter box?

B) is it bad to have a kitten that hasnt been treated yet with her?

C) how long untill her drontal kicks in?

D) she isnt using the litterbox will she adventually? shes under 1 pound

E) is it bad if she like eats them when they come out dead? should we like pull them out if possible?

F) one treatments enough right? drontal it was 1/4 a pill because she so small

G) she has been flea bathed 2 days ago when we got her is it bad to do it again when shes heathy?

H) i been giving her rice and chicken as i was told should i keep this up?

thanks for reading and answer any you can please!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    A. If you keep the food and water far enough away that the litter doesn't get in, and you keep changing the water everyday, then it's probably fine, but be cautious with it, especially if your cat still has parasite problems.

    B.Yes, you will want to treat all cats before you let them use the same litterpan.

    C. It will have her system clear in 1-2 days. You may or may not see anything in the litter box. Deworming again in 2-4 weeks would be a good idea.

    D. If your kittens were taken from their mothers before 8 weeks, they could have "potty problems" they need at least 8 weeks to learn from their mother and receive the nutritional requirements for infant kittens. If this is the case, it could be difficult to train them yourself. Maybe introduce a slightly older kitten into the mix, or an adult kitten perhaps that have not been taken from their mother before 8 weeks, and have good potty habits. Of course this should be done after the kittens are worm free... also, very young kittens need infant kitty formula. You can get baby animal bottles at a pet store.

    E.No... don't touch them, I do not imagine the kitty would eat them. Even if they do, it probably will not affect them if you give the proper treatments, meaning deworming again in about 4 weeks or so.

    F. The dosage should be on the container for your kitten. If you are still unsure ask a veterinarian.

    G. I would suggest using "advantage" ask your vet about it. You can get it there or at most stores including pet stores.

    H. If you were told by the vet that's what she needs it's fine, but again, if the kitten is very young, it has special dietary needs. Give formula till at least 8 weeks of age, then solid food may be slowly introduced, preferebly dry wetted down with a little water or formula.

    *If you are unsure or feel uncomfortable about any of the above suggestions, please consult your veterinarian.

  • 1 decade ago

    A kitten this small should NOT have more chemicals put on her and 1 pill should kill all the worms. The worms should dissolve. You may not see anything. But watch her closely for any signs of ill health through this process. Call the vet if she's not acting right.

    A flea dip/spray on a kitten this small can be very hard on them, watch for signs of poisoning/listlessness, etc.

    Feed her a good quality dry kitten food moistened with water to soften and a small amount of can is ok. The chicken/rice is good too.

    Fresh water at all times.

    Please, lay off the chemicals. This can be dangerous to a small cats health.

  • La
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Your little kitten is to small and young to be dipped for fleas. They do have a kitten powder that you can apply lightly so long as your kitten is at least 7-8 wks. old. I definitely know cats don't like their feeding dishes close by their cat box as we wouldn't, right? As far as her using her kitty box you may have to show it to her after you have moved it away from her food but she should catch on. I usually just give a kitten an over the coounter wormer and all is fine. Hope this helped; you just be patient and instill the kitty trained firmly taking her to is to let her know this is where she goes.

  • Mmmhmm
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    A) I wouldn't have her food by her litterbox,

    B) Yes, I'm fairly sure that the worms can be passed to the other cat,

    C) I don't know, '

    D) Yes, eventually,

    E) They will come out on their own, and I would not let my cat eat them, P.S. It is very very nasty when they do!

    F) Yes, one treatment unless the vet says more,

    G) No, I don't think so.

    H) Yes, I'd keep doing that until she's better.

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