Choosing the right wormer for your cat or dog

Worming is an important part of being a responsible pet owner, but it can be confusing figuring out which wormer to choose. We’ve come up with three questions you should ask yourself to make choosing the right wormer for your cat or dog easy.

Not all wormers are suitable for all pets. They have different weight and age bands, and of course you have wormers for different species of animal. A dog wormer is not suitable for cats and vice versa.

The two most common intestinal worms in the UK are roundworms and tapeworms. These are the two worms you definitely want your wormer to be effective against.

If you are travelling abroad with your pet, they may be at risk from other types of worms, so you should make sure you choose a suitable product. Speak to your pet retailer or vet if you are unsure if the wormer you’re thinking of using is suitable.

Wormers come in different forms – tablets, spot-ons, creams and syrups are just some of the options available.

The method of treatment is more down to personal preference. Younger cats and dogs may prefer to be given a worming cream or worming syrup. Some owners may prefer to use a course of tablets over a few weeks, while others may want the convenience of a single, one dose treatment.

You know your pet best, so think about which method of worming treatment is best for you both.

1. Easy to get

Gone are the days when you’d have to wait for a vet appointment and be prescribed a worming product. Beaphar WORMclear® is available from your pet shop or online without a prescription, so you can get it when you need it.

2. Easy to afford

Beaphar WORMclear® provides pets and owners with a high-quality, vet strength product at a very affordable price. The affordability of Beaphar WORMclear® does not mean that it is less effective. It contains the same active ingredients as brands sold by vets. It also has a Vm number (veterinary medicine number) printed on pack, so you know you have a licenced product.

3. Easy to give

Made with cats’ and dogs’ tastes in mind, Beaphar WORMclear® Tablets have a delicious, meaty flavour. Most pets will take them without a struggle, often straight from your hand. But for particularly fussy pets, you can also give them with food.