Home Remedies for Treating a Cat With Worms

If your cat has worms, before administering a de-worming medication, either over the counter or prescribed by a veterinarian, consider home remedy alternatives. Treat kittens and cats with underlying disorders with natural medicines that do not weaken their bodies. Many pet owners prefer to use natural treatments simply to avoid the side effects of allopathic drugs.

  1. Diet

    • Worms thrive on fats and sugars. Exclude foods such as grains and fruits, whole milk and eggs from your cat's diet. Check the ingredients on your cat's food to see if these items are listed and if they are, switch to a food type that does not have these ingredients. If you are not providing the worms with nutrients, they will not survive.

    Diatomaceous Earth

    • Diatomaceous earth is an herb that is used a natural wormer for livestock because it is a non-toxic method of getting rid of parasites. The USDA has approved certain types of food-grade diatomaceous earth for internal and external use in animals. Give kittens 1/2 to 1 teaspoon twice a day in food. Give older cats 2 teaspoons twice a day. Continue this daily dosing for 60 days to eradicate worms.

    Homeopathic Treatment

    • The homeopathic route will not kill the worms themselves but instead treat your cat's entire system, with focus on strengthening its immune system. Homeopathy is a combination of various minerals, plants, and animal substances in minuscule doses, to stimulate the body's natural healing powers. A cat with a strong and healthy immune system it is able to fight off worms and parasites on its own. Wormwood is used as a digestive cleansing and cloves are used as a natural parasite repellent.