Intestinal worms

There are 3 types of intestinal worms that your kitten needs to be protected against:

• roundworm
• tapeworm
• hookworm

How do kittens get intestinal worms?

Intestinal worms are picked up from the faeces of infected animals and from the environment. Signs of a worm burden in kittens include a pot-belly, a dull coat, diarrhoea, and slow weight gain. Hookworm and whipworm also attach to the walls of the intestine and feed on your kitten’s blood, which can lead to life-threatening anaemia.

When should I worm my kitten?

Kittens will need to be wormed for intestinal worms on the following schedule:

• Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age
• Every 1 month until 6 months of age
• Every 3 months for the rest of their adulthood