Tapeworms are transmitted via blood transmission via .... fleas.

If you want to prevent re-infestation, I would strongly suggest you re-think your flea
treatment alternatives. Collars are statistically on the low end of the scale when it
comes to being effective. Even if you never let your cats outside, you can carry the fleas
in to them. And if the fleas are carrying tapeworm eggs, you will start the vicious cycle
all over.

If you remove the collars, for the safety of the animal, you may actually be unwittingly
exposing them to re-infestation.

Here is a good article that explains tapeworm:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_tapeworm.html

As that article says, the key to eradication tapeworms is home flea control.

I use Advantage, as I posted earlier in the thread. I have seen enough evidence to justify
it as a reasonable risk as opposed to the complications that can be associated with having
a flea infestation. I, myself, am highly allergic to flea bites, and tend to scratch in my
sleep, causing no end to scars and infections. We also have a dog that is sensitive to
flea bites, to the point where she scratches herself raw. She has had no lesions since we
switched to Advantage.

Remember, with any product to control fleas, you are TRYING to KILL something, therefore,
whatever you use will be somewhat toxic, in one form or another. It is like taking any
kind of medicine. You will always have some "side effects". There are risks associated
with everything, but you have to weigh the benefit against the reasonable risk to the
user.

Good luck. Fleas are evil minions of satan, and all deserve to die!

D.



"Joe" wrote in message ...
(Nadine) wrote:

you obviously don't care about safety.

I monitor my cats carefully.

Today, a veterinarian gave Kitty (the new male cat) two shots and pills for
the tapeworms.

Drontal FELINE
EV/Rhino/Calici Annual
Rabies, Feline
Exam by Doctor

I will take him back next month for booster shots.





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The new male cat is perfect for Kiki, IMO. She still hisses when they get
close. He is very timid, not territorial at all but does show signs of
wanting to play. He is 12.5 pounds to her 10 pounds, so if she actaully
tries to hurt him, if he cannot run I think he will stop it. Hopefully,
Kiki will get used to him enough to play, someday maybe.

Have a great day anyway.