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What OTC cat dewormer treats different worms without a vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat is now a year old & has had worm med once. I purchased Bayer tapeworm med at Pet Smart because that is what they told me to get. My husband said that they need a med for different worms. Is there a worm med I can get without going to a vet? I have 2 cats and they are hard to get into a carrier and I will need to make 2 trips. thanks

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2019

Hello. Since you wormed her for the tapeworms, it is a good idea to also worm for roundworms & hookworms. You should be able to easily find this at PetSmart, just look for anything that indicates it has pyrantel pamoate in it & just follow the label directions. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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