My dog has tapeworms. What dewormer should I use for her and my cats?

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My 16 year old dachshund has worms, she weighs about 18 lbs. how and what should I worm her with? I also have cats that I should worm, although I haven’t seen any evidence of them having it. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 16 years old | 18 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! This looks like a tapeworm segment. It can be difficult to find an over-the-counter dewormer that will get rid of tapeworms - you need a product that contains praziquantel, such as Bayer Quad Dewormer. If you're having trouble finding one at your local pet store, you may need to get a prescription product from your vet. After deworming for tapes, I generally recommend giving a second dose in 14-21 days to ensure that you're treating the entire life cycle of the parasite. Be aware that tapeworms usually come from fleas, so I would also recommend getting your dog on a good quality flea control product if she isn't already on one, to help prevent her from becoming re-infested later on.

My dog has tapeworms. What dewormer should I use for her and my cats?

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