Cats can be tricky to worm as giving tablets may be difficult (see Hints and Tips). Some tablets may be more palatable than others. Fleas as intermediate hosts for the tapeworm - Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation will re-occur unless control of intermediate hosts such as fleas is undertaken. Wormers effective against Dipylidium caninium are marked. Roundworm control is most important when worming kittens.

Some wormers like Plerion are extremely palatable which makes dosing so much easier, others are more effective against certain worms. Fleas are intermediate hosts for one the tapeworm - Dipylidium caninum therefore tapeworm infestation will re-occur unless control of intermediate hosts such as fleas is undertaken. To make your choice easier wormers effective against Dipylidium caninium are marked. The control of roundworm is most important when worming puppies.