How Do You Treat Tapeworms In A Cat?
A tapeworm is a parasite that can get into cats’ digestive tracts, causing harm to their health. Tapeworms can grow to several inches in length. A cat owner usually learns that tapeworms have infected his cat when he sees his cat passing segments through its feces. Cats get tapeworms from ingesting fleas carrying tapeworm larvae or by eating infected rodents. Fortunately, treating tapeworms is simple and inexpensive. Confirm the presence of tapeworms in your cat. You can do this visually by closely analyzing feces for tapeworm segments. These moving, rice-shaped pieces are white. You can sometimes find segments dried up in the cat’s bedding or stuck to the fur around the anus. Purchase a tapeworm medication. You may want to bring your cat to the veterinarian’s office for an examination. Your vet may prescribe a tapeworm medication while you are there. You can also buy over-the-counter tapeworm medication at your local pet supply store. Praziquantel used to be available by prescription
