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Does my pet really need deworming?
What are the main signs of worms in cats and dogs?
How to use a spot on worming treatment
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How to use spot on wormer drops
- By Deanne
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- September 15, 2026
- 1 MIN READ
1 in 4 cats in the UK have worms so regular worming is essential. Here’s how to use spot on wormer drops on your cat or dog 👇
Does my pet really need deworming?
Regular worming is essential because most pets carry intestinal worms and often they show little to no symptoms. By deworming your pet regularly, you kill off any worm infestations and stop the spread of worms in your home.
What are the main signs of worms in cats and dogs?
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Itchy bottom. Scooting their tush across your carpet.
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Eating more than usual but losing weight.
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Visible worms in their poop or litter tray.
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Vomiting & fatigue.
Pets can have worms even if they aren’t showing symptoms. It’s wise to treat them with dewormer regularly so you protect them, before it’s too late. It’s safe to give your pet dewormer just in case, as most worming treatments act as a preventative.
How to use a spot on worming treatment
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Get your pet sitting comfortably or place them on your lap. For some pets (we’re looking at you cats) they might suspect something is happening before you’ve even started applying so try being as discreet as possible.
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Open the worming treatment pipette so it’s ready to apply.
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Part the fur at the back of your pet’s neck so you can see the skin.
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Apply all of the worming treatment onto the skin. Heads up! Your pet might wriggle.
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After applying the solution, don’t let your pet lick the treatment or get the area wet (this includes rain).
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Don't apply any other topical treatments for at least 48 hours.
Worm treatment for fussy cats.
Itch Wormer Spot-On Plus for Cats kills roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms and newly hatched larvae in a one easy, spot on application. No tricky tablets for fussy cats. No expensive prescription. Just one pipette dose of vet-strength worm treatment to kill common intestinal cat worms.
Safe and effective for all breeds of cats and kittens, including pregnant and lactating cats.
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