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What is worming?
What do worming tablets do?
How to give a worming tablet
What human food can you give a worming tablet in?
How to use Itch Wormer Tablets
How often should you worm your pet?
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How to give your pet a worming tablet
- By Deanne
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- March 11, 2025
- 2 MIN READ
Knowing how to successfully give your pet a worming tablet isn't always straight forward. Grab your pet's favourite treat, muster up some courage, and carry on reading to learn how to always give your pet their worming tablet, first time!
What is worming?
Worming tablets are specially formulated to eliminate internal parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms from your pet's system. These pesky parasites can wreak havoc on your pet's health if left untreated, causing symptoms ranging from digestive upset to more severe health issues. By regularly worming your pet, you're not only protecting their health but also safeguarding your family from potential zoonotic transmission!
What do worming tablets do?
Worming tablets work by delivering potent anti-parasitic medication directly to your pet's digestive system. Once ingested, the active ingredients in the tablet target and eliminate internal parasites, ensuring your pet remains parasite-free and healthy.
How to give a worming tablet
Giving your pet a worming tablet can be tricky. It’s important your pet swallows all of its wormer dose. Double-check their dose before attempting any of our tips below!
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Always give the tablet with or after food. Not on an empty stomach.
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Break into pieces or crush with a spoon and sprinkle over food.
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Or wrap tablet in a favourite snacky treat.
For more tips, especially for fussy cats, read more here.
What human food can you give a worming tablet in?
If your pet is particularly picky or discerning when it comes to treats, you may need to get creative and use human food items to disguise the worming tablet. Here are some safe and tasty options:
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Peanut butter - A dollop of peanut butter can easily mask the taste and texture of a worming tablet, making it a popular choice for finicky pets (make sure it’s doggy safe, AKA xylitol free!
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Cheese - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the tablet or mix it in to create a creamy concoction that your pet won't be able to resist.
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Meatballs - Roll the worming tablet into a small meatball or hide it inside a piece of cooked meat for a savoury surprise.
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How often should you worm your pet?
The frequency of worming your pet depends on various factors, including their age, lifestyle, and risk of exposure to parasites. Most adult pets need worming every 3 months at the minimum. Here’s our expert advice on how often you should worm your pet, but as a general guideline:
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Puppies and kittens
Young animals should be wormed more frequently, with treatments typically administered every two to three weeks until they reach three months of age, and then every month until six months of age.
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Adult pets
Once your pet reaches adulthood, they should be wormed every three months as part of their routine preventative healthcare regimen.
By following these tips and techniques, you can ensure your pet receives the essential parasite protection they need to thrive. Remember, regular worming is not only a crucial part of responsible pet ownership but also a simple yet effective way to safeguard your pet's health and happiness. Here's to a worm-free future for you and your furball!
Protect your pet from worms.
Intestinal worms can cause serious health issues for your pet and your family, but with a regular de-worming schedule you can protect your pet, home and family from these persistent parasites.
Itch Wormer tablets kills all common intestinal worms and prevent larvae from hatching and multiplying, until your pet's next regular treatment.
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