Cestex tablet

PRODUCT INFO

Cestex tablets, also known as esiprantel, are an anthelmintic medication intended to remove the internal parasite the tapeworm. Cestex is distributed by Zoetis Inc.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT CURESFeline Tapeworms (Feline cestodes) called Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. Canine Tapeworms (Canine cestodes) called Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis.

PET SYMPTOMS

Tapeworms are one of the easiest parasitic worms to detect in cats and dogs. The tapeworm is a long, segmented worm which hooks itself into the inside of the intestine wall. When a pet passes a stool the parts of the worm sometimes breaks off, becoming visible in the stool sample. These pieces of worm will appear small and white, similar to a grain of rice. Visible worms within the stool is the first detection of a tapeworm infestation, the second detection is scooting. These tapeworms move toward the end of the rectum, squirming and wiggling through the opening of the anus. Dogs and cats will become very uncomfortable, scoot across the floor or ground to relieve the sensation.

Cats and dogs infect themselves with tapeworm from consuming raw meats or drinking contaminated water. Fleas are also a vector for transmitting tapeworms. The tapeworm nymph lives within the flea until coming into contact with a mammal. As the flea consumes his blood meal, the pet bites at the flea ingesting the tapeworm nymph. Once the tapeworm has entered the pet’s body he will mature, finding his was to the small intestine where he will thrive and reproduce.

PET AILMENTS
A higher infestation of tapeworms causes riskier symptoms to the pet. Tapeworms live inside the intestine, therefore consuming all food products placed there. An infestation of tapeworms will result in a decrease of nutrients causing weakness, weight loss, and hair luster.

PET with AILMENTS