Symptoms → New litter or rescue
New litter or a new rescue?
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Puppies, kittens and new arrivals often pick up worms, Giardia or Coccidia from their mother or their last home. Zap-Wormer can be used from 2 weeks of age, and CARE comes in 500 ml and 1000 ml bottles for a whole litter.
“I also religiously use their combo coccidia and Giardia treatment with the dewormer for every cat and kitten that we intake.”
What it looks like
- Pot bellyA round, swollen belly.
- Loose stoolSoft or watery, sometimes with mucus.
- Not gaining weightEating well but not growing as expected.
- Worms in the stoolStrands that look like spaghetti.
- Dull coatLess shine than littermates.
Why it happens
- From the motherSome worms pass to puppies and kittens before birth or through milk.
- Shelters and kennelsMany animals in one space spread parasites easily.
- The stress of a new homeMoving and weaning make young pets more likely to show symptoms.
- Shared yards and beddingEggs and cysts survive in the environment.
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The fix
What it does, and how to use it.
- 6 types of worms
- From 2 weeks of age
Zap-Wormer
Treats tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, pinworm and lungworm. Dosed by weight, so one bottle covers a litter of different sizes.
CARE label: not for pets under 2 weeks old or for pregnant or nursing pets.
From $58.99
Shop Zap-WormerDosing syringe included · Made in the USA in an FDA-approved facility
- 1Weigh your pet
The dose is based on weight, so start with an up-to-date weight.
- 2Measure with the syringe
Shake the bottle well, then draw up the dose for that weight from the label chart.
- 3Give it by mouth or in food
Squirt it gently into the cheek, or mix it into a small amount of food.
- 4Finish the full course
Once a day for 3 days for most products, and 7 to 10 days for CARE.
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From owners who have been there
136 reviews on Google
“I also religiously use their combo coccidia and Giardia treatment with the dewormer for every cat and kitten that we intake.”
“Quality product. Fast shipping. Amazing communication. My 3rd time ordering. I have 7 dogs!”
“First time user and I have found out this product does really work for worms and giardia.”
Good questions
From what age can I start?
Zap-Wormer can be used from 2 weeks of age. The CARE label says it is not for pets under 2 weeks old.
How much CARE do I need for a litter?
Add up the litter's weight: each pet needs 1 ml for every 5 lb, once a day for 7 to 10 days. The 500 ml bottle costs about 16% less per ml than the 120 ml, and the 1000 ml about 20% less.
Can I treat the mother?
The CARE label says it is not for pregnant or nursing pets. Ask your vet what is right for the mother.
How often should I repeat Zap-Wormer?
The label suggests repeating every 3 to 4 months.
Other things owners deal with
All symptoms →-
Loose stool that keeps coming backDiarrhea, mucus, a bad smell, often in a whole litter
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Coccidia on a stool testWatery stool, often in young puppies and kittens
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Worms in the stool or a pot bellySpaghetti-like worms, a swollen belly, always hungry
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Rice-like bits in the stool or furSmall white segments near the tail or in bedding
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Scratching and fleas in the coatDark specks, red skin, restless nights
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