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Is it safe to give tapeworm medicine after roundworm dewormer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 10 lbs

2 days ago i gave it DE wormer for round worm but she has tape worm can I give her the medicine her dose correctly

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the first medication was only for round worms and wasn't broad spectrum (gets tapeworm too) then you can give a 2nd dewormer that JUST gets tape worms. I hope this helps and I wish Babycakes the best!

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