How long after a bath can a cat be dewormed?

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You can deworm a cat about 3 days after a bath; if you are concerned about the medication’s effect, wait 5 to 7 days. Topical drops spread through the body via the sebaceous glands, and bathing damages that oil layer, which reduces the treatment’s effectiveness. As a rule, avoid bathing your cat 3 days before or after deworming.

Also, after deworming it is best to put an Elizabethan collar on the cat to stop it licking the medication and suffering a poisoning reaction.

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