The Natural Removal of Tapeworms in Felines
Tapeworms, or Dipylidium, are common parasites that affect cats and dogs (and other animals) by living in the pet's intestines. Tapeworms are contracted by a cat or dog ingesting a host, which is usually a rodent or a flea. Flea control is one way to prevent your cat from getting infected with tapeworms. The symptoms of tapeworms include anal irritation and loose stools, but many cats that have tapeworms show no symptoms. Often, the only way you can discover your pet has worms is by inspecting the feces of the animal since worms will be passed through the digestive system.
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Call your vet if you suspect your cat has tapeworms. Usually, the vet will want you to bring in a stool sample in addition to examining your cat to determine what type of worms have infected it.
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Collect a sample of your cat's stool. Use a scooper to remove the feces from the litter box or grass, place it in a receptacle with a lid and take it, along with your cat, to the vet. Once the vet has determined that the worms are tapeworms, talk about natural remedies for getting rid of the tapeworm. If your vet approves of trying a natural method, purchase food-grade diatomaceous earth at your local livestock/farming store.
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Give your cat diatomaceous earth twice a day by putting it on its food. For kittens, the dosage is 1 tsp. twice a day. For adult cats, the dosage is 2 tsp. twice a day. Continue the treatment for at least 60 days to eliminate the tapeworms. After 60 days of treatment, take your cat to the vet for a re-check to be certain the tapeworms are gone. You can continue to give your cat diatomaceous earth daily even after the worms are gone as the medication can also be used to prevent tapeworms.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult your vet about the regular usage of deworming medication to keep your pet healthy.
Also ask your vet about flea control as eliminating fleas is very important to prevent your cat from getting reinfected.
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