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Today I'm going to answer all your questions about deworming your cats and dogs. Hi, I'm Carlos, a clinical veterinarian at Small Animals. Welcome to the Happy Pets and Families Channel. Deworming is the typical topic that you ask me about in almost every video. Periodically, questions end up appearing on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram about how you should deworm your pets or your cats and dogs. Deworming is simply the process we follow to prevent your pets from getting fleas, ticks and lice externally, but also internally. Deworming also prevents them from getting diseases such as intestinal worms, which can also be transmitted to families and people who live with the animals. It also helps eliminate parasites once they have them. But the risk is not only that they can transmit their parasites to us. In addition to the potential problem of your cat or dog having fleas, these fleas, ticks and mosquitoes can transmit diseases to your dog or cat. I already talked about this in another very, very old video which I recommend you watch if you have the energy and energy today. I'll leave it here for you. Jose doesn't like that video at all.

It's the worst video on the channel. But before we get into it, you need to know that one, anti parasitic products for dogs are not suitable for cats because they can be toxic. And two, antiparasitic products are not cough drops, they are medications. And for this reason, you have to keep in mind that their dosage is very important because toxic effects can occur if you give them more than the recommended amount.

Therefore, the veterinarian. Right. Oh, I almost forgot. Whenever you apply this type of medication, because they are medications, it must be done under the supervision of your veterinarian. And if you have any questions about the application of the medication, you should consult him or her. But come on, you're rambling.

Okay, fine. To clear everything up, I'm going to answer many of the questions you've sent me about deworming. And one of the big questions you ask me is how do you deworm baby kittens? In this case, Samantha asked me that she was given some baby kittens with fleas and how she goes about removing them. I always recommend that if the kittens have a lot of fleas, you. You apply a pipette, of course, a pipette that is appropriate for the weight of the kitten. In all cases where you are going to give your cat medication, you have to go to the vet. But especially in these cases because they are very small and it is very possible that you overdo it with the dose. And we can also apply the same thing to puppies. Although you probably already know this, A pipette is an anti parasitic product that comes in liquid form. However, it is not used to give it to the cat by mouth. Instead, it is used to apply it to the skin on the neck as I am applying to my cat. And why do we put it on that part? No, not for any specific reason, but because cats cannot reach there to get wet, and this way you will prevent them from licking the product and getting poisoned.

So it is for a specific reason? Yes, of course. Here I bring you another question about cats, and I can tell you that almost all of them are going to be applicable to dogs as well. Ventivuash asks me, at what age does deworming begin for cats? Deworming for both dogs and cats begins at one month of age, because before that age they are too young to receive any type of medication that you can give them for fleas, ticks and so on. And right at this tender age are Pulga, Garrapada and Chinchoro, who are three kittens of approximately one and a half months of age. These curious names are due to the fact that these kittens came full of fleas from the street since they were rescued by Rokio and another person. You already know Rokio from the video about canine epilepsy, because she is the family of Nika, the protagonist of that video. The fact is that although you see them very, very small, these kittens have already received their first pipette since Ruocchio went to the vet, and the vet explained to her what type of pipette she had to use, appropriate for their weight. Thanks to that first anti parasitic treatment they received, the kittens no longer have a single flea. But if the kittens or puppies are very, very small, less than one month old, you should not use the pipette. Well, your vet will tell you that, because it is contraindicated on the package insert. In this case, if you want to help them at home, you can use a very fine comb, which in some places is called a knit comb because it removes lice and fleas from their fur. Comb them and remove the fleas stuck to the comb to eliminate them. I recommend that you have a jug of boiling water nearby where you will put the fleas so that they die as they fall into the boiling water. Although you may see that in the practice, we sometimes apply products to animals less than a month old. We do so in a very controlled manner and in very specific circumstances. But you should never do that at home. They are very young kittens who can be poisoned very easily. And this is not the only question about young kittens. Kinn asked me about how to remove fleas because she had rescued some young kittens that she did not want to bathe because they were still very small. According to what she told me, I applied a product called flea powder and she was a little scared that the mother could get to m. The truth is that I don't know if the product you applied is a medicated product or just talcum powder. What happened was that you told me that you applied it specifically for fleas. I don't recommend that you use this type of product that comes in powder form since it can get on the cat's fur and that can poison them. How? Well, in this specific case that you're telling me, the mother is necessarily going to ingest the product when washing her kittens and in the end she could end up suffering some kind of complication. But I don't recommend that you apply it to very young kittens or to adult kittens because even if they're not with their mother, cats also groom themselves and can also swallow the product. Many of you have asked me if you can give your cats flea baths or even, as in Crisold's case, you've told me that your cat doesn't get along well with baths and how you can eliminate fleas without having to bathe them. In this case, as I've said before, the best option is probably a pipette. I may also be a bit of a feline because I don't like baths for cats either, just like yours because cats don't get along well with water most of the time. Furthermore, unless water is boiling, it won't kill fleas so they can survive and in the end you won't get rid of them. Of course. On the other hand, many of the shampoos sold as flea shampoos don't actually have any type of medication. They don't have any type of anti parasitic treatment, but are made from extracts of plants and flowers that repel fleas but don't kill them. And although it may seem to you that the fleas are leaving your dog or cat is something positive, it is not so much because if you are bathing them at home, those fleas have not died and the fleas may get back on your pet just as they left alive and well. A pipette is also a very good option for dogs. As you can see, we are giving Annika one because it prevents her from getting fleas, ticks and also from the mosquito that can transmit lismoniasis, as many of you already know. In addition, in Nika's case you can also see that she has an anti parasitic collar. What this anti parasitic collar does is that it gradually releases the medication onto Nika's skin, absorbs it and helps protect her. Many of you ask me if an anti parasitic collar is a good option for cats, as is the case of Karen Escobar who tells me that she is a first time cat owner and does not know from what age or if it is good for her cat to use an anti parasitic collar. In the case of cats, as you know, I always have mixed feelings about the collar because although it can be a very good option and will protect them quite well against fleas, ticks and other things, it is something that cats do not usually tolerate very well because they do not usually like to carry things on their fur and your cat may try to remove it with its paws which could harm itself. In addition to all this, as I am sure you also know, cats are very exploratory and very fearless animals. That can mean that when they are jumping around your house or especially if they go outside, they can get caught by the collar. In the best case scenario, the cat will lose the collar and well, it will be as if you hadn't put anything on it. But in the worst case scenario, the collar will not break and it could even strangle the cat. So be very careful. Although we know that there are collars that can be put on cats that have a safety mechanism and that open when they get caught. In the case of anti parasite collars, there are none that have this function because that is precisely what they do so that the cat or dog does not end up taking them off and losing them. And I do not recommend it either, because if you see how playful cats are, if they do take it off, they could end up nibbling on it or even swallowing it and that will surely poison them. In addition to antiparasitic collars and pipettes to eliminate external parasites, some laboratories have also created pills that are given to dogs and cats to eliminate their fleas and ticks. These pills have a great advantage which is that you give them to your dog or cat and they are usually like a kind of treat that they will swallow without any problem and some have a much longer action than a pipette. The main drawback is that although dogs take them very well, they may not be such a good option for cats because they are usually A little more scrupulous when it comes to eating any type of thing or any type of medication. So far, as you can see, we have discussed three external antiparasitic the collar, the pipette and the pill. But we must not forget about internal parasites. As I told you at the beginning of the video, these are the worms that are normally found in their intestines. This is very important because when you clean your cat's litter box, the worm eggs are in the poop. Or, for example, when you go to the park with your dog and pick up its poop from the ground with a bag, the eggs are there too. For this reason, proper internal deworming of your cat or dog will help protect the health of both them and your entire family. And how do we get rid of these internal parasites? Normally, dogs attack parasites with pills, although most of them tend to cooperate. The other day when we went to visit Nika, she already realized that I was a vet and that I was going to do my thing. So she hid under the table. But anyway, when we called her and she came out, it was very easy to give her the pill. As you can see, it's very easy to open a dog's mouth and put the pill all the way in and have it swallow. Doesn't seem so easy, does it? The first 100 times the pill ends up spilling out. After 101, she'll definitely go in. However, Melissa, who is a greyhound that is being fostered at Rocio's house, waiting to find a family, and you can adopt her through the association. Adopt a Mestizus. I'll leave all the information below. She's perhaps a bit more reserved, and to avoid the trauma of having to open her mouth, put the pill in and all that, we chose another one of the best options with dogs, which is to hide the pill inside a small ball of food. What I recommend is that you use a very small ball of food, usually soft, like the ones sold in a can. Your dog will swallow it in one bite, and it will be harder for him to appreciate the pill. But anyway, if we talk about pills and cats, we're getting into a bit more murky territory. As some of you have told me that I don't dare to use real cats on the channel and that I only take out Totoro because he lets us do anything to him. This time you're going to see how I gave Greta a pill. Greta is another kitten who also lives with Ruocchio, and we were lucky that she got a little curious when we went to visit the house and came really close to us. As you can see, giving a pill to a cat is a little more difficult than giving it to a dog. Why? Because you have to be aware of their five most deadly weapons, which are the claws on their front paws, the claws on their back paws, and of course, their teeth. But anyway, with Rocio's help, and thanks to the fact that Greta is a very good kitten, we were able to give her the pill without any major problems. And now you're going to tell me, well, this isn't good for my cat, because as soon as my cat sees me appear with the pill, he either hides or acts like a demon. Don't worry as everyone, because we also have alternatives with which you can deworm your cat both internally and externally. Meelou is a cat who is a little less good than Greta. And I say less good because I don't mean much worse than Greta. And in order not to have to fight with him, what I chose was precisely this pipette, because it is applied to the area behind the neck, as I explained earlier, and protects him both internally and externally from all the parasites that can affect him. Applying this pipette to Milou was very easy because, as you can see, he doesn't resist at any time. That's why this type of pipette becomes the most convenient alternative when it comes to deworming cats, Especially if your cat doesn't let itself be handled as easily as is the case with Meelou. Well, I think I've already answered all the questions I had. Well, except for one, which is the million dollar question. How often should I deworm my cat? Internal deworming is usually recommended by veterinarians every three months. Does that mean the pill is effective for three months? The pill? Well, or the pipette that you put on the cat? No, it doesn't have an effect for three months. And if during this period you see any type of parasite in its feces or something that catches your attention, you're going to have to take it to the vet. Because just because you give it the pill every three months, it doesn't mean it's completely protected.

What does it do precisely? To kill them regularly so that you don't forget and that you always do it to prevent it from getting worse. But in the case of deworming against fleas and ticks, external deworming will depend on what is indicated in the package insert for each of the medications, because not all medications have the same duration. For example, antiparasitic collars can last for about six months or even some a little longer, but antiparasitic pipettes usually only last for a month, so you have to be very well informed and you have to ask your vet how often you should repeat the treatment for your dog or cat. I hope I have answered all your questions about deworming pets, both dogs and cats, although the truth is that it is a very extensive topic. I have tried to condense everything into a single video to try to make it quite clear to you, or so I hope. In any case, this video is for informational purposes only and in order to apply any of these treatments, you will always have to do so under the supervision of your vet. Oh, by the way, and don't forget that Melissa is looking for a home. I'll leave the link in the description box below so you can contact them if she has completely stolen your heart. She is a very good and very docile dog who will surely adapt perfectly to any home. But but if you can't adopt her and you know someone who might be interested, share this video with them so that Melissa can finally find a home. And that's it for today's video. If you liked it, give it a like and share it with everyone. Remember to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, because we're getting a ton of content with questions and doubts that you've been asking us on all our social networks. Also, remember that we've recently opened an Instagram account and I invite you to follow us because that way you'll be informed about every everything we do. Okay? And the bell hasn't been mentioned yet. And while we're clicking buttons, also click the bell so that YouTube will notify you every time we upload new content. Thank you very much for following the Happy Pets and Families channel and I'll see you in the next video. Lately, at the end of the videos, we've only been getting messages from haters. And it might seem like we only have haters, but that's not true. We have a lot of people who send us love and affection, especially from the other side of the Atlantic. Thanks to you. We're here because you're the ones who really drive the channel and make it grow with your comments, views, visits, ideas and questions.

So what are we going to do today?

Today we're going to greet our followers. We're going to start with Chile, but later we'll greet more followers from other parts of the planet. But today we're going to start with Chi Chi La. Viva Chile. Oh no, that wasn't written. No, it's not.

Viva Chile. That's it.

Well, I'll greet Chile. Hello, Francisca. Well, I have a friend who's from Chile and she'll be watching me from there right now. I hope you better. We greet Veronica Valenzuela, who tells us what great videos, excellent for those of us who are starting to raise kittens. Greetings from Chile. Greetings to you, Veronica. To Francisca Solar, who also sends us greetings and love from Chile. To Alejandra Moreno, to Shimina Mendez Rodriguez, To Julian, who sends us a big greeting from Chile. To Lucy B. Who tells us that Totoro is a great diva. To Diana Espinoza, To Belian Caceres Guerrero, who tells us that she has also given in to her cat's requests. Very good, Bellian. That's the only way you'll be able to understand your cat. To Patricia Napolitano, who tells me that the profession of veterinarians is very important. Thank you very much for having that idea of us. David Herrera tells us that the videos are very useful and educational. Greetings from Chilean. Well, that's it for today, because if not I could spend the whole day here, because I know that there are so many of you who watch us from Chile. A big hello to Chile. And later in the week we will greet our followers from other countries and that help them. Well, I don't know how to say it. I don't know how to say it. All your doubts, Some of them. Many of your doubts, right? Ah, like in the case of Chrisold, you tell me that yours are even like Chrisold's cat, or even like her cat, you tell me. And it's because Rosa asked me. My screen went out. She laughed a lot when I explained why they eat. I don't remember why they eat poop. Where do I say it? Remember to subscribe to the channel, if you haven't already. Why? Ah, okay.