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I wouldn't waste any money on the stuff you get over-the-counter. Call a local vet and get the real deal. I don't know the name of the tapeworm-specific type of wormer, but Capstar is what is used as the "Knock 'em, Sock 'em" on a wider variety of worms. Both are inexpensive and single dose "one shot" cures.
If an office visit fee presents a financial issue as it has for me at times, many vets can be persuaded to sell you the medicine without the exam. Rural vets are usually alot more liberal in this. They may need to know if you have actually seen the worms, which are small and white and generally around (or coming out of) kitty's bottom. They'll definitely need an approximate weight so they can give the proper dose.
You won't be able to order this medicine without a prescription and most vets won't approve any medications through the pet popular sites. My vet pointed out that the meds can arrive expired or may be shipped from an area on the globe that uses formulations other than those they are familiar/comfortable with.
If I'm not mistaken, tapeworms can come from fleas and may be recurrent. I use flea drops on my animals as a preventative.
This information is not quite correct. Capstar will kill fleas, but not tapeworms. You will need internal parasite killer for that. Available at your vet.
What else can I help you with?
Can diatomaceous earth be used to kill tapeworms in cats?
yes, absolutely mix the diatomaceous hearth with the milk, or water it work great to kill tapeworms in cats
Will piperazine kill tapeworms in cats?
no the methodology is entirely different.
Will piperazine citrate kill tapeworms in cats?
Piperazine citrate is primarily used as a dewormer for roundworms in cats, but it is not effective against tapeworms. Tapeworms typically require specific treatments such as praziquantel or fenbendazole. If you suspect your cat has tapeworms, it's best to consult a veterinarian for appropriate diagnosis and treatment options.
Can you give your cat Advil?
No. Human medicine can kill cats & dogs. If they don't die, they could get very sick.
Do acids in your stomach kill tapeworms?
No, stomach acids do not kill tapeworms. Tapeworms are adapted to the environment of the alimentary canal; if they were not, there would be no tapeworms.
How can you get rid of tapeworms?
The best way would be to go to your doctor and have him prescribe medicine to safely kill the tapeworms. They will then pass through your body like any other waste products.
How much aspirin can you give your cat?
NONE cats should Never be given aspirins. Aspirin can be deadly to a cat.
If you give your cats away to the shelter will they kill them?
It depends on the shelter, if its a no-kill shelter, then your cats are fine, but you shouldn't get cats if your just going to give them away
Can drinking alcohol effectively kill tapeworms?
No, drinking alcohol does not effectively kill tapeworms. Treatment for tapeworms typically involves medication prescribed by a healthcare provider.
How do you kill a tapeworm?
Tapeworms are usually treated with a single dose of medicine taken by mouth. Commonly used medicines for tapeworms are praziquantel (Biltricide) and albendazole (Albenza).These medications kill the tapeworms. The dead tapeworms then dissolve or pass from your body with bowel movements. If worms are large, you may have cramping when they pass. Your doctor will recheck stool samples at one and three months after you finish treatment. When tapeworms are confined to the intestines, appropriate treatment gets rid of them in more than 95% of people.
How are tapeworms different from barn owls?
Tapeworms don't eat or kill their host where to barn owls kill and eat their prey
Can you give dog medicine?
No no no you might kill it
