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I have two grey Siamese and Himalayan mix kittens. When I got them they had very bad fleas. One had some gunk in her eye that I was able to clear up with drops. I also flushed her sisters eyes for preventative measures. They both are still sneezing a little but are running around going crazy and doing much better. I want to deworm them myself with this product. The twins have no signs of worms.

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If your kittens do not have worms you do not need to deworm them. If you suspect worms, bring a stool sample to the vet and they will test for worms and prescribe the proper medication. There are different medications depending on the kind of worm present. Do not use over the counter flea or worm products they are toxic and can kill your kittens or make them very sick. You didn't mention what product you wanted to use, so consult your vet before using anything.

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I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!

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