We're low on money right now and I was wondering if it's possible for tapeworms in cats to just die off without treatment? I haven't seen them in a while and he doesn't look unhealthy. how serious are they? I am worried if I have to wait a few more weeks to get the medicine. I have an OTC treatment for roundworms but I'm pretty sure it does nothing for tapeworms.
2007-12-30 10:08:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Also -- do tapeworms cause my cat pain?
2007-12-30 10:11:57 · update #1
Also Pt. 2! -- Is it true that cats infected with
tapeworms feel constantly hungry because the tapeworms eat their food or something?
I appreciate everyone's help so far
2007-12-30 12:32:40 · update #2
I see on here that people always go to the vet or call the vet. If lucky your vet will just give a prescription for pills. I live in Sweden and things are different here. We can go to the pharmacy and just say what kind of worms they have or get a general pill for either of the 2 normal ones.
I don't think they are going to go away on their own. Also I wouldn't try sperm that guy is sick.
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read this article for all the healthy choices
in food for your cat.
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Janet and Binky's Cat food chart
2007-12-30 10:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by Bonnie Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapeworms do not generally die off without treatment, so it's probably more likely that you just aren't seeing the segments right now. Infection isn't painful, but can potentially be irritating. If the segments are bothering your cat, you may see him "scooting". Because tapeworms aren't particularly harmful to the cat, you can afford to put off treatment for a little while if you need to.
Generally, safe, effective medication for this particular parasite can be obtained rather cheaply from your vet. Depending on what medication your vet uses, you may only have to purchase a single pill.
When you do treat your cat, make sure you also treat him (and, if necessary, your house) for fleas as well, if they are present. Fleas are the intermediate host of the tapeworm. The flea larvae ingest the tapeworm eggs, which are in turn ingested by the unsuspecting cat that swallows said fleas while grooming. If you don't eliminate the fleas, your cat may become reinfected.
Best of luck!
2007-12-30 18:37:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapeworms will only get worse. The medicine to kill them isn't expensive. I just "did" my 35 lb dog, and it was $34, because I had to get 4 pills! If your vet knows the weight of your cat, and you call them for the med (Droncit), they shouldn't need to see the cat. They'll ask you where you saw the worms, tho. Since you seem to know what a tapeworm looks like, you should be able to answer that question ok. I guess you know that tapeworms are caused by an animal EATING a flea. If you don't get rid of the fleas first, there's no point in getting the Droncit! The fleas have to be gone, so the cat can't eat any more of them.........Hope this helps....Good luck.........
2007-12-30 18:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by brutusmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to the vet and be prepared to also de-flea your home if your cat is an indoor cat even part time.
2007-12-30 21:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by whoopsididitagain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Booya!!!
What the H*E* double hockey sticks are you talking about!!!
I don't know what form you are talking of, cat, person, dog or dolphin???
How you got it???
Where you put it???
How you put it there???
I can tell you this I am pretty sure there is a law against this some where... your a sicko
Sperm is a protein not an anti-parasitic, why would you say that??? NASTY!!!!!!
2007-12-30 18:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but you have to take your cat to the vet. It will only get worse.
2007-12-30 19:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by catt_lover_mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋