Buddycare's Cat Worm Egg Count Test Kits are a comprehensive way of testing your cat for tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm. Our unique test kits provides pet parents with a means of identifying if they need to use a dewormer, giving you both peace of mind, and saving money being spent unnecessarily, should your cat not have an infestation.
Recently given your pet a wormer? This test kit can check whether your wormer worked correctly approximately 10-14 days after worming.
To provide these insights, we examine a sample of your pet's faecal matter under a microscope to determine the number of eggs from adult worms within your cat's intestinal tract. With results expected within 48 hours (excluding weekends), we'll notify you when you can book a Free Vet Nurse Consult with our Lead Veterinary Nurse, Fiona, to discuss the outcome of the test, along with recommendations on dewormers, should you be in need of one. Not only does this save you the time and expense of booking an appointment at the vets, but as our consults are online and fully remote, you can have the test results delivered to you in the comfort of your home.
Key Treatments:
Tests examine faecal matter for signs of tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm. This is achieved by counting the number of eggs from adult worms within your cat's intestinal tract.
- Tests are ideal if:
- Your cat is a hunter.
- Your cat is prone to fleas (immature fleas carry tapeworm).
- You don't want to worm unnecessarily.
- You want to worm less often but remain protected.
- You have an indoor cat.
- You want to make sure the wormer you're using is working.
Important information:
- Tests work in 4 simple steps;
1. Gather faecal sample in sample tube provided, then place in sealable bag.
2. Complete Worm Egg Count Submission Form.
3. Send sample along with Worm Egg Count Submission Form via prepaid envelope included in your test kit. This can be posted in any Royal mail post box or post offices.
4. Book consult to receive results, this can be done here
For best results, we recommend conducting a worm egg count test every three months.
- The test examine faecal matter, and as such you will be required to gather a faecal sample within the sample tube issued to you. This will need to be securely sealed, and returned as per the instructions included in your test kit.
- To gain the results of your worm egg count test you are required to book a vet nurse consult. Consults are completely free, online and fully remote, and available at a date and time that best suits you.
Further guidance on how to perform a worm egg count test is included in your test kit.
What Fiona Says
If you are looking to avoid unnecessary deworming of your pet, then this product is the answer. Not only does it help ensure your pet's long term health, but it also saves pet parents money too, as this is a great way to know if you actually need to use a dewormer or not!
Please feel free to open up a live chat, or book a free vet nurse consultation with myself, to discuss how often you should be conducting a worm egg count test. During our chat I can also give you advice on using deworming medication, which naturally varies from pet to pet depending on a variety of things, like if they are regularly flea treated, if they are raw fed, if your cat is a hunter etc.
