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over the counter meds does not treat tapeworms you need too go to your vet and get a prescrption Tape worms are not killed as easily as round worms are. Higher dosages of dewormer (most commonly used is Praziquantel ) are given when treating for tape worms. It is also very important to control fleas, as the dog can be reinfected when the animal swallows a flea carrying a tape worm egg.

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