Why do tapeworms keep coming back in my kitten?
Kittens can experience recurring tapeworms if the underlying source of infection, such as fleas, is not properly addressed, especially when receiving incorrect advice like dismissing fleas as irrelevant. This leaves owners distressed and struggling to find safe, affordable over-the-counter medicine for very young, lightweight kittens without repeatedly paying for vet visits.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Researching online about cat parasites and treatments
- 2Looking for alternative ways to get proper tapeworm medication
- 3Visiting a vet nurse, which can cost less while still providing professional guidance
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“On September 13th, I saw a lot of rice like proglottids AGAIN.”source ↗
“I confronted the vet about fleas but he said that cats got worms from their mothers’ milk and fleas are irrelevant.”source ↗
“My kitty seemed so distressed today and it hurts not to know what to do.”source ↗
“I don’t really have money to go to the vet so I’m asking what is the best medicine I can give him that’s safe? He’s a 9 week old kitten and he’s almost 2 pounds”source ↗
Where this came up
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