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Cat Has Tapeworms, Need Home Remedy

Posted By Catlover (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada) on 08/17/2012

Larah fron canada: I have two cats (both 1 year old) and they have tapeworm. I found a worm in his butt couple nights ago, did a little research and it was tapeworm. I am feeding him a homeopathic medicine but its not working. Are there any natural options? My cats are also a little anemic they also have bad gums and teeth so if anyone has a cure for that it would be great. I really can't afford a vet right now and I really want my cats to feel better. I was going to buy a natural wormer that was $12 but it contained garlic and betel nut so I was afraid it was going to hurt my cats. PLEASE HELP!! *** At home I also have Yucca schidegera powder and apple cider vinegar if those will help.

Thanks so much!!

Replied by Diane (Uniontown, Pa) on 09/11/2012

Catlover, foodgrade diatomaceous earth will rid your cats of tapeworms. 1/2 tsp for kittens and 1 tsp for cats in wet food. Not sure how many days you would have to feed though. I just do for a few extra days when I no longer see the worms. Of course, you would first of all need to treat your cats for fleas, or they will just groom themselves and get tapeworms again.

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