Elanco - Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for Cats and Kittens
- 3-count bottle of tapeworm dewormer for cats
- Easy effective way to remove common tapeworms in cats
- Tablets may be crumbled and mixed with food or taken by mouth
- Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats will remove the common tapeworms, Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis, from cats and kittens
- For use in cats over 6 weeks of age
Dosing Made Easy
Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats* may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with food.
Cats and kittens 4 pounds and under: ½ tablet
- Cats 5-11 pounds: 1 tablet
- Cats over 11 pounds: 1 ½ tablets
*Not intended for use in kittens under 6 weeks of age. FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.
How Do I Know if My Cat Has Tapeworms?
Tapeworm segments look like grains of white rice and are easily seen stuck in your cat's hair, under their tail, by their back legs, or in their poop. The best way to identify a problem is through an exam performed by a veterinarian.
How Often Should I Deworm My Cat?
One treatment with the recommended tablet dose is an effective way to remove common tapeworms. Steps should be taken to control fleas and rodents on the premises in order to prevent reinfection; otherwise, your cat might require another round of deworming.
Product Description
If your cat has had fleas, there’s a chance they have tapeworms too. Tapeworm segments look similar to grains of white rice and are visible when stuck in your cat’s hair under the tail or by the back legs or in their poop. It’s not always obvious that your cat has tapeworms, so the best way to identify a problem is through an exam performed by a veterinarian. Use Bayer Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats to treat your pet. Cats' everyday grooming behavior puts them at risk for ingesting fleas, which means a risk of tapeworms. Fleas can carry immature tapeworms, and they are the main source of tapeworm infections in cats. A cat that has been infested by fleas may develop tapeworms. Outdoor cats that hunt small rodents may be at risk of infection from tapeworms as well. In addition to treating with tapeworm dewormer, take steps to control fleas and rodents on the premises in order to prevent reinfection; Otherwise another round of the tapeworm dewormer for cats will be necessary. This is especially true in cases of tapeworms transmitted by fleas where reinfection is almost certain to occur if fleas are not removed from the animal and its environment. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Keep away from children.
