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what is the best way to treat lung worms in cats
Pet's Sex: FemalePet's Age: 6 Already Tried: Put the spot treatment called profender (emodepside/proziquantel didn't know if this was adequate for lung worms
Hello, Have you been to the vet with your cat, and received this diagnosis? If so, what treatment was prescribed? How old is your cat and what are her symptoms? Thanks, Cher
yes she received this diagnosis and this was what was prescribed but I live way up in the middle of the northwoods and vet care for small animals is quesitonable...a friend of mine suggested I look further ....this friend is a vet tech..she wasn't sure this was the correct product for treatment.
symptoms were raspy breathing especially at night, high fever, lethargy, no desire to eat. She was give something for the fever so that is down and she is eating again..but the raspy breathing is still there..she got the spot on treatment 2 days ago.
Hi again, and thanks for your reply. Your 'optional information' was not visible to me when I sent my information request. While the spot-on treatment, Profender will help control and eradicate roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms, and worming meds are usually the prescribed treatment for lungworms, it would be best if your cat were given an oral treatment for lungworms. However, if you just used the Profender, don't give her anything in addition, just yet. You cat should also be tested for heartworms, as symptoms can be similar. You can read more about lungworms in cats, here: "If lungworms are diagnosed, an anti-parasite drug must be given. Often these are the common "dewormers" used for roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms, but at different doses for each. If there is severe reaction to the parasite, an anti-inflammatory dose of corticosteroids may be needed for a brief period (3 to 10 days)." http://www.petplace.com/cats/lungworms-in-cats/page1.aspx I'm glad to hear that your cat's fever has gone down and she has regained her appetite. Continue to monitor her and the raspy breathing, and see if the topical application of Profender is helping. Ask the vet if a an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid would help improve her breathing, if it continues to be raspy. I hope all will be well with your furry girl! Cher
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