My cat has tapeworms. What can I do before a vet or with OTC?

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I just recently found out one of my cats has tapeworms, and I won't have the money to take her to the vet for at least a week. I'm already treating my cats for fleas, what do I need to do in the meantime? Do I need to seperate her from the rest? Will I (and do I need to) be able to get medication for all my cats or just her? Are there any safe home remedies that will help until I can get to a vet, or am I able to get anything over the counter? I'm sorry about all the questions. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 6.5 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concern for Shina! There are over the counter tapeworm dewormers available such as this one: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/bayer-tapeworm-dewormer-tablets-for-cats which contain the drug praziquantel. You can read more about tapeworms at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951442 . The tapeworm requires an intermediate host, such as a flea, so the other pets cannot catch it directly from this cat but if there are fleas in the hosue they could get it that way.

My cat has tapeworms. What can I do before a vet or with OTC?

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