Is my cat cured of tapeworms if she didn't get the full medicine dose?

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I discovered my cat had a tapeworm based on research and past experience with other cats that had the same problem. I bought medicine and mixed it with tuna. She ate some of it but not all and didn’t get the full dose. How do I know when she’s cured from the tapeworm? Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Arya will have to eat the full dose in order to kill the tapeworms. Tapeworms can be a little more difficult to detect than other types of parasites unless you actually see them in the stool or around the rectum. You will need to repeat the medication and make sure that it is labeled for the Dipylidium species since it’s the most common in cats. You may also call your veterinarian as they will carry medications to kill that particular species. Most of the time cats will be dewormed once and then repeated 2 to 4 weeks later to make sure there are no parasites left. You may consider having her stool checked for the eggs but this may not always reveal an infestation. I hope this helps.

Is my cat cured of tapeworms if she didn't get the full medicine dose?

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