Tape Worm Tabs are for cats and are an over-the-counter treatment for tapeworms (no prescription required). Tape Worm Tabs remove both types of tapeworms and are 100% safe and effective.
For: Cats (over 6 weeks of age)
Benefits:
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Single-dose formula makes for easy oral administration
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Tablets can be crumbled and mixed with food
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Effectively removes tape worms
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Completely safe and effective
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FDA approved for use in cats
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Easy to administer
How it works: Praziquantel is a cestocide. Praziquantel works by damaging the parasite's skin internally so the parasite disintegrates and is removed by the pet's immune system.
Cautions: Side effects, while rare, may include increased salivation in cats. Since humans can contract tapeworms from animals, it’s important to maintain good personal hygiene. It’s also important to eliminate fleas on your pet because your pet can get tapeworms from swallowing fleas.
What is this medication used for: Praziquantel is an anthelminthic (dewormer) used to treat tapeworm (cestode) infestation.
Availability: Praziquantel is available as prescription tablets and injectable (Droncit) and non-prescription tablets (Tape Worm Tabs).
How this medicine should be used: Praziquantel is FDA approved for use in cats. The usual dose of praziquantel, given as a one time dose, for cats and kittens over 6 weeks old is under 4 lbs give 1/2 tablet, 5-11 lbs give 1 tablet, over 11 lbs give 1 1/2 tablets. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with food. Fasting is neither necessary nor recommended. It may be necessary to repeat the dose 2 or 3 weeks later.
What are the side effects: Side effects are rare but may include vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness or diarrhea in dogs and increased salivation and diarrhea in cats.
What special precautions are there: Praziquantel should not be used in animals allergic to it. Because humans can contract tapeworm from animals, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.
In the event of overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. While rare, symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea and salivation.
How should I store this medication: Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store at room temperature, away from excess heat, light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Directions:
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Tape Worm Tabs for Cats and Kittens is an over-the-counter (OTC) product.
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Tape Worm Tabs for Cats and Kittens may be crumbled and mixed with food or given by mouth.
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Fasting is neither necessary nor recommended while treating the pet.
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A second treatment may be necessary.
Tip: Because humans can contract tapeworms from animals, it is important to clean up after your pet and to wash your hands thoroughly.
Dosage:
Pet
Weight
Dosage
Cats/Kittens: (6 weeks of age or older)
4 lbs and under
Give 1/2 tablet as a single dose
5-11 lbs
Give 1 tablet as a single dose
Over 11 lbs
Give 1 1/2 tablets as a single dose
Dogs:
Horses:
Storage: Should be stored at room temperature. Protect from heat, light and moisture.
I am a new cat owner. When I found my cat has tape worm I was really sad. I went online did my homework found this product. My cat took one only and it works. It took him 3 days to recover from the illness. He is back to normal.
This is much cheaper than the vet, and Very Very effective. There is a pill shooter that can be purchased online elsewhere (I didn't see one here) if you have a cat who hates to take a pill. Thanks to PetMeds, plus the low cost traveling clinics for shots, we've really cut back on the vet bills.
I started to notice those little rice like things a few weeks ago, but didn't reallize what they were until recently. Both of my cats seem to be completely fine (minus the little rice droppings they leave after they sleep once in awhile#, and after reading all of these reviews I'm giving this a try. First quesiton is, has this taken more than a day for anyone? It appears that it takes about a day according to these reviews, but wanted to see if anyone noticed it taking longer.
Also, I just recently changed the litter and the litterbox, do I really need to get new litter? I have been reading that they get the tapeworm from ingested infected fleas, so if there are these little rice things in the litter #not sure they are), is that OK if I don't redo the actual litter??? I clean it every day, just wondering if I need to get rid of the old litter?
Both of my cats had tapeworms and I gave them this medication and the worms are completely gone! I was expecting to have to pay so much more for a vet bill and even more expensive medicine but this did the trick...I'm so grateful!
Within about 15 minutes of taking just one pill of this medicine, my cat was vomiting and had major diarreha. First he vomited up a fist full of worms, and then just couldn't stop throwing up. We had to wrap him in a wet towle, he had been outside all day and it was very hot. I don't know if it was a mixture of the heat and the meds or one or the other alone, but we almost lost him! He panted heavily all night and thank God was okay in the morning. Now he's got worms again and I guess I should buy a different type of meds but don't know what? It has been a while since I gave him that dose, and for the most part I've seen no worms, at least not like I was. But now here just within the last week, I've seen little flakes on and around his tail.
Every month my two indoor cats get fleas...if they ever are gone. Plus, they have the tapeworms. I have them on the Frontline Plus for fleas and the tapeworm tablets, vaccum the floor and furnitures every other day. Also use the flea comb about every two-three days. Just can't seem to stop the cycle.
my cat has tape worms and i was looking at getting er the pills but she is due to have kittens in a few weeks can she still take the oills or should i wait until she has the kittens and if so how long after the kittens r born until i can give it to her please help thank you so much robins895
I have a rather young kitten, no less than a month old though. We recently noticed he has tapeworms, we assume from the fleas we are also treating him for. The only dewormer I could find and have is for dogs. Its the same praziquantel as the ones for cats, but I am wondering if I can use it on my kitten. And if so, how much do I lower the dose?
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