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How to choose safe tapeworm medicine for my dog traveling to Europe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 7 lbs

Hi I need to give my 7lbs yorkie a tapeworm treatment to travel to Europe. What is the least toxic medicine available and what is your opinion on Cestex. Thank you

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 7th, 2017

Cestex is a perfectly good tapeworm treatment. At the appropriately labeled doses, most pet deworms are very safe. If you haven't already, I would consult with a veterinarian on starting the health certificate process. It can take several months to complete any necessary testing and getting the paperwork all lined up for international travel. And you will likely need a veterinarian's record of a medication prescribed for Henry for treatment of tapeworms.

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