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we use frontline + for the "attack of the fleas" but am wondering if i can use Nemex plus on them as well as our pooches...we've got 6 cats (8mos-16yrs) so a common appropriate product helps!
Thanks
Hi Caren. The ingredients in Nemex Plus are safe for cats as long as given in the correct dosage. And the dosage is basically the same by weight as for dogs. I'm not sure which size tablets you have. If you have small dogs that weigh about the same as your cats, then you can share, or if the cats are half their weight, you may be able to split them in half. But beyond this, I would use a separate dewormer for the kitties.
I noticed that you are located in the U.S., and Nemex Plus is not generally available in this country. So I just thought I would mention that if you happen to be referring to Nemex II, which is available in a liquid and this is what you have, it will be much easier to dose the cats. Again, it will be the same dosage per pound as for the dogs.
Good luck!
Jessica
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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