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She took her last pill today and it was not log it was a short worm how do I clean this thing she lays on it all the time
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Spooky Has Worms
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Here's another pic I don't have a vacuum
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Here is some good info on tape worms (that is likely what she had) Feline Tapeworm Infection
Tapeworm Infection in Cats
Tapeworm Infection in Cats
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I googled everything I just need to know how to clean that so she doesn't get reinfested
The tape worm segments cannot reinfect your cat, because they require an intermediate host (almost always fleas!) to mature inside first.
What is that cat scratcher made of? Is it wood inside or cardboard? I regularly drag my wood and carpet cat trees into the shower and hose them down with hot water to get the mud off, then use dish-washing liquid on a sponge to clean them. Rinse all the soap off and leave them out in the sun to dry.
If you see fleas on your cat or in the house you'll need to deal with those too, but if you just want to clean off her cat scratcher hot water and dish soap will do the trick.
What is that cat scratcher made of? Is it wood inside or cardboard? I regularly drag my wood and carpet cat trees into the shower and hose them down with hot water to get the mud off, then use dish-washing liquid on a sponge to clean them. Rinse all the soap off and leave them out in the sun to dry.
If you see fleas on your cat or in the house you'll need to deal with those too, but if you just want to clean off her cat scratcher hot water and dish soap will do the trick.
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- #46
Ok I'll do that I have to get permission first she had her dry flea shampoo when I first got her but I'm gonna probably do it again and I'm gonna dose her again in a week just to make sure their all gone
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Its um rug and I have one that is a rope one too and the base is rug
OK, as long as they're not made of cardboard you can wash them with hot water and dish soap.
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I can take a picture of the base of the scratching post it
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Um should I do a second dose just in case to make sure everything is gone
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And if I don't clean it would it be ok or not
Your cat will be fine, dogs also get worms, it is a very common occurrence in household pets, horses too!
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So I shouldn't dose her again
No, doses should not come that close together.
I think the best way to keep things clean is to thoroughly vacuum ever day. That will pick up any eggs, fleas, cat hair etc. I have over 20 cats who have an outdoor enclosure. Daily vacuuming keeps the house pretty clean, as long as you vacuum all the cat trees and wash their bedding regularly too.
Obviously if someone throws up or pees you might need to wash a cat tree, but other wise just vacuum every day.
These kinds of meds should only be used every 28 to 30 days at the most. It's pretty strong, it can hurt the cats if used too often.
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I was going to do it in 2 weeks but I'm probably going to be forced to dose her again so she can leave my room finally
It's not a good idea to give the doses too closely together. What's the name of the medicine you're giving her?
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Ok she has to check her poop before I let her cat in I feel bad theirs kittens here sammy so mad
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I took a pic and please excuse the bed spooky had a energy boost and had to destroy my bed
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Here is the picture
