Art
01-07-2008, 11:44 PM
Praziquantel has now been approved for non-prescription OTC sell by the FDA, and is primarily used against parasites known as "Cestodes" (tapeworms). The common tapeworm of dogs and cats, dipyllidium caninum (carried by fleas), is most often the problem needing treated, though Praziquantel is also effective against less common types of tapeworms such as Taenia, and the more dangerous Mesocestoides, species. Praziquantel is also effective against flukes. Other tapewormers do not kill all these types, and Safeguard or Panacur does not kill the common tapeworm, dipyllidium caninum (carried by fleas), found in pets. The exact same Praziquantel is used in dogs, cats, fish, horses, sheep, goats, and many other animals, but doses vary by species.
Some people treat their pets for tapeworms routinely, at least once or twice a year. However, treatment when tapeworms are indicated in fecal deposits is best. You might sometimes see white rice-like segments around the anus of the pet at times, or you might not see these but observe small (1/4 inch long or so) white narrow segments in the stool. These may be seen to slowly move, contracting then expanding in length. These tapeworms grow to about six inches long in the small intestine - only small segments are excreted. However, your pet may not show a sign of tapeworms, and yet have them - keep looking at different times for they may show just occasionally.
I will send anyone on this site, anywhere in the world, enough Praziquantel to treat 225 pounds of pets for $2 including shipment, paid by paypal or check. send me an email if interested. Use the drop down menu from left-clicking on my name above my avatar.
Some people treat their pets for tapeworms routinely, at least once or twice a year. However, treatment when tapeworms are indicated in fecal deposits is best. You might sometimes see white rice-like segments around the anus of the pet at times, or you might not see these but observe small (1/4 inch long or so) white narrow segments in the stool. These may be seen to slowly move, contracting then expanding in length. These tapeworms grow to about six inches long in the small intestine - only small segments are excreted. However, your pet may not show a sign of tapeworms, and yet have them - keep looking at different times for they may show just occasionally.
I will send anyone on this site, anywhere in the world, enough Praziquantel to treat 225 pounds of pets for $2 including shipment, paid by paypal or check. send me an email if interested. Use the drop down menu from left-clicking on my name above my avatar.