How to Treat Tapeworm in Cats

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Understand what tapeworms are.. Look for white, rice-like objects in the cat's fur.. Bring a sample to the vet for testing.

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1

Understand what tapeworms are.

Step 1

Understand what tapeworms are.

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Look for white, rice-like objects in the cat's fur.

Step 2

Look for white, rice-like objects in the cat's fur.

3

Bring a sample to the vet for testing.

Step 3

Bring a sample to the vet for testing.

4

Know that a cat with a flea infestation is highly likely to have tapeworms.

Step 4

Know that a cat with a flea infestation is highly likely to have tapeworms.

5

Understand that hunting cats are more likely to develop tapeworm.

Step 5

Understand that hunting cats are more likely to develop tapeworm.

6

Take your cat to the vet.

Step 6

Take your cat to the vet.

7

Understand how praziquantel works.

Step 7

Understand how praziquantel works.

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Identify some products that contain praziquantel.

Step 8

Identify some products that contain praziquantel.

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Follow your veterinarian's instructions for administering the medication.

Step 9

Follow your veterinarian's instructions for administering the medication.

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Prevent your cat from hunting.

Step 10

Prevent your cat from hunting.

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Treat your cat for fleas.

Step 11

Treat your cat for fleas.

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Treat your cat against tapeworm every 1 to 12 months.

Step 12

Treat your cat against tapeworm every 1 to 12 months.

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