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All animals should be treated for tapeworm control at three monthly intervals (every six weeks in dogs in Hydatid areas) commencing at three months of age. In addition, breeding females should be treated at mating; approximately one week before birth and thereafter every three months. Weigh dogs and cats before treatment. Dogs and cats are treated by weight with the appropriate number of tablets. All tablets are to be administered at the same time, by mouth, or crushed and sprinkled on food.
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It is recommended that all animals in Hydatid areas be controlled for tapeworms at three monthly intervals (every six weeks in dogs) starting at the age of three months.
Also, breeding females should receive treatment at mating, about a week before they give birth, and then every three months after that.
For dogs and cats,Virbac Tapewormeris a single-dose treatment that should be used as soon as possible. The tablets can be administered whole or crushed and mixed into the dog’s food.
If your animal is still passing segments despite the above treatment, it is likely that they are belonging to a little known tapeworm (Spirometra erinacei) which belongs to a completely different family. It will be removed by giving one tablet ofVirbac Tapewormer for dogs and catsfor every 2.5kg of body weight.
