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How often and how much Zentel for my 5-month-old kittens?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 21 days old | 5.89 lbs

I want to ask how often and how much Zentel (albendazole) deworming medicine should I give my almost 5 month old kittens to get them dewormed, if they haven't been dewormed before. It says on the internet you should get them dewormed every two weeks in the start and then on a bimonthly and monthly basis?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2017

How much the kittens need to get of the Zentel depends on their weight. The dosing instructions should be on the bottle, and I would follow that. It is correct you need to deworming them every two weeks in the start. That is because it takes at least two dose of the medication given two weeks apart in order to kill all the worms. The first dose kills the adults present, while the second dose kills the ones that had no yet hatched at the time of the first treatment. I would give your kittens two doses two weeks apart, and then I would give it to them monthly until they are six months of age. After that, they can get it every three months. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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