My cat has had tapeworms since kittenhood. What's treatment cost?

Cost of an exam and or intestinal parasite exam will vary from clinic to clinic. Your best bet is to call to get a general estimate from the clinic you plan to use. However tapeworms typically do not cause much problem in pets, while they may have them, tapeworms alone are rarely a reason for extreme hunger or weight loss. A veterinary exam and intestinal parasite check is a great first start to try to get Sumba healthy. Good luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The worms in the photo appear to be tapeworms or, less commonly, pinworms. these can cause impactions and diarrhea, especially in kittens. Unfortunately, I am unable to prescribe medication for Coco without having examined her. However, your veterinarian can quickly determine the exact type of parasites present with a fecal sample and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Because many parasites are transmitted by fleas, it is important for Coco to be on a monthly flea preventative. You should also be careful when cleaning out her litter box to make sure you wash your hands well with soap and water, as some of these parasites can infect humans. I hope all is well!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Most of the time when dewormers fail to help is because the right medication is not being used for the parasite to be treated. That is why it is crucial to have her evaluated by a veterinarian so that they can check a stool sample and determine which deworming medication may be best to treat this with. Only with the right medication she will improve and a veterinarian can help you determine that. Best of luck!

Hello, sorry to hear about Juju. Most of the time, those are tape worms that are contracted from fleas. Juju needs to get dewormed and be treated for fleas so that you can have the best chance to rid the infection. Unfortunately, deworming medications can be obtained from your veterinarian. Fortunately, it does not tend to be an expensive medication. I would call your veterinarian and ask if they do deworming appointments or if they require a full physical exam. Hope this helps and best of luck.

I am so sorry to hear that your new puppy Mia Grace has worms. This can be very troubling for you both. First of all rest assured that worms are very common in puppies. So much so that puppies are routinely treated several times from 2-3 weeks old. It is possible that Mia Grace never had these routine de-working treatments when she was younger and should have them now instead. Dogs make the ideal candidates for worm infestations, as they scavenge, and inspect other animals fences. Most worms that infect dogs -- including roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and whipworms -- live in the intestines, so that’s the first place for your vet to look. I would suggest taking Mia Grace in for a check-up with your vet as she is new to your family. The vet will check her overall health and will make sure she is up to date on her vaccines. De-worming tablets or injections are relatively inexpensive and table from $10, depending on weight of your dog. I hope this answer was helpful!

Hello. Your cat Pyachu has tapeworms, which he has gotten from catching & eating the rodents he hunts. There are no home remedies for this. You will need to purchase an appropriate cat wormer that contains the ingredient praziquantel. This would be the least expensive way to get rid of the tapeworms. As long as he hunts, you will need to periodically treat him for the tapeworms. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Parasite infestation in the gastrointestinal system is definitively possible. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!