Tapeworms occur in cats when the cat ingests a flea. They are more common in outdoor cats than indoor and can make the cat quite sick. There are several alternative medications for treating tapeworms at home. Once removed, it is imperative that the cat be treated for fleas as well to ensure the cat will not become re-infested with tapeworm.
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Garlic or Wormwood
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Adding garlic to your cats food will kill off the tapeworms. The oils that are found in garlic can not be tolerated by the tapeworm and it will eventually die. Do not be afraid to add several tablespoons to the cat's food as cat's tend to like the flavor and it will remove the parasite more quickly.
Wormwood is a vermifuge which means it rids the body of internal parasites. Humans have used it for centuries on themselves, but it can also be used in felines. If the garlic fails to remedy the situation within a week, turning to the more holistic herb of wormwood can help kill off the parasite without turning towards more serious medications.
HomeoPet Worm Clear
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HomeoPet Worm Clear is a natural remedy that can be purchased through onlynaturalpet.com. There is no age limit to use this on your pet, as it is a completely natural remedy that can be used on both cats and dogs. In addition to ridding your bed of tapeworms, it also will flush the system of round and hookworm. There are no known side effects.
It is a liquid product that needs to be given to the infected pet three times a day until the symptoms subside and then cut back to twice and then finally once until the cat is no longer showing any symptoms at all.
TapeWorm Tabs
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If natural remedies fail, your local pet store will carry tapeworm tabs. This medication should not be used in kittens under six weeks of age. The tablet either needs to be directly fed to your cat or crushed in its food. Tapeworm tabs can be purchased from your local pet store or online (see Resources).
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