It is okay for a cat to lick a small amount of external anthelmintic, but if it licks a large amount of external anthelmintic, it is likely to cause poisoning or even death of the cat. After the cat licks the anthelmintic medicine, you can observe the cat's performance. If there are no abnormalities, there is no need to worry. If symptoms such as drooling, depression, and vomiting appear, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for medical treatment in time.

When using external deworming medicine for cats, it is best to drop it on the top of the cat’s neck. After applying the medicine to the cat, wear an Elizabethan ring to prevent the cat from licking.

Precautions for external deworming of cats

1. It takes 3-5 days for cats to take a bath after external deworming. If you take a bath immediately after external deworming, it will It affects the effectiveness of the medicine and leads to incomplete deworming.

2. A few days after deworming, there are usually dead parasites and eggs excreted in the feces. If you have diarrhea, it's best to consult your doctor.

3. Anthelmintics are poisonous, so be sure to feed them according to the instructions.