I'm going to a new vet and he treats tapeworms differently than my other vets. He gives shots instead of pills. So I took my cat in for treatment and the vet gave him a shot. He said that my cat would need to come back in 3 weeks for a second shot. I didn't think to question him at the time, but now that our appointment is coming up, I'm wondering if it's necessary. I don't want to put my cat through another vet visit if I don't have to. Thanks,
Janine
2 shots for tapeworm treatment?
Re: 2 shots for tapeworm treatment?
Hi,
I found this link, which may help: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ta ... id_Of_Them. It really doesn't make sense to do a second shot unless you are treating the flea problem too. Did your vet discuss this with you? Whatever you do, please use only flea treatments your vet recommends. The ones you buy in stores are extremely dangerous to your pet, and those around your pet as well. If you would prefer a pill instead of a shot (as I would), be sure to bring it up with your vet. Hope this helps. kk
I found this link, which may help: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ta ... id_Of_Them. It really doesn't make sense to do a second shot unless you are treating the flea problem too. Did your vet discuss this with you? Whatever you do, please use only flea treatments your vet recommends. The ones you buy in stores are extremely dangerous to your pet, and those around your pet as well. If you would prefer a pill instead of a shot (as I would), be sure to bring it up with your vet. Hope this helps. kk
Re: 2 shots for tapeworm treatment?
Wow, that was a great link-- it answered my question perfectly. I gave my cat a dose of Advantage the day after the shot, so hopefully that pretty much took care of the problem. I'll call my vet and see if he has a very good reason for a second shot, and if not, I'll just watch for a reoccurence of the tapeworm.
Janine
Janine
Re: 2 shots for tapeworm treatment?
Ok, I just called the vet. He said that the first shot kills the adult tapeworm and the second kills the eggs which are still inside the body and will have hatched by this time. Is he making this up? The stuff I read didn't mention anything like this. Methinks I need to find a new vet...
Re: 2 shots for tapeworm treatment?
Hi,
No, I think that your vet is justified in his opinion. The newly-ingested fleas right around the time of tape treatment could potentially have reinfected your cat. He's simply recommending a one-two punch to increase the chances that all of the tapes are killed, including the ones that would not have been to the point in their life cycle to be killed by the meds. It's really up to you as to whether or not you want to take your cat back for the second treatment. You could just wait and see! Good luck. kk
No, I think that your vet is justified in his opinion. The newly-ingested fleas right around the time of tape treatment could potentially have reinfected your cat. He's simply recommending a one-two punch to increase the chances that all of the tapes are killed, including the ones that would not have been to the point in their life cycle to be killed by the meds. It's really up to you as to whether or not you want to take your cat back for the second treatment. You could just wait and see! Good luck. kk
Re: 2 shots for tapeworm treatment?
i also wou;ld gp fpr the secopnd treatment, in round worms, the first rtreatment gets them out of the gut but they still maybe in the lungs, which are coughed up and into the gut where a second worming should take place..not exactly the same theory with tapes but a second worming of not matter what is used is pretty essential to complete the job...