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My pet has fleas and tapeworms. What's the best way to treat them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year old | 3 lbs

She had a lot of tapeworn and i dont knowwhat to do and also a lot of fleas some help please

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 7th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Bella has the tapeworm from the fleas. You need to treat her for the fleas with a good preventative, I recommend Comfortis, Bravecto or the Seresto collar. You need to treat ALL the animals in the house hold. Below is a link to a dewormer that gets tape worms. I wish you and Bella the best! https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3464

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

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    Published on July 30th, 2018

    Hello, sorry to hear about Nyxi. Tapeworms are indeed associated with fleas. To treat these, you should put your kitty on year round flea prevention to protect him from fleas. The tapeworms are easily treated with a dewormer. However, you will need to see your veterinarian to get a dewormer for tapeworms. Have your vet take a look at her, confirm that she has tapeworms and deworm her as needed. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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