My puppy's tapeworm medicine isn't working. What should I do next?

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I have tried these medications for tapeworms for my 4 month old puppy , she is approximately 9 1/2 pounds. But she still has tapeworms. She is an inside dog and does not have fleas. I dont know what else to do. Thank You. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 10 days old | 9.8 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. There have been some reports of drug resistance with tapeworms. I would talk to your vet about either upping the dose of the praziquantel or trying an alternate drug called epsiprantal. And make sure your vet sees a stool sample containing the tapeworm segments just to make sure there is not something else going on. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My puppy's tapeworm medicine isn't working. What should I do next?

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