My cat has tapeworms. Can I use dog dewormer to treat them safely?

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Hi i have a cat, shes about 9 months old and i believe she has tapeworms because i heard tapeworms are small rice like. I got her a roundworm remover for dogs but they told me it worked on cats as well. Is it safe for her and do you know if that will work? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Never use a medication formulated for dogs only and not cats, it's NOT safe. I would not use this on Luna. Tapeworms require a medication called praziquantel to treat, which is prescription only medication. You will need to take her into a vet to get the medication, which comes in Drontal. Drontal is an excellent and safe deworming medication for cats. I hope this helps!

My cat has tapeworms. Can I use dog dewormer to treat them safely?

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