If possible, bring a sample of the rice-like proglottids that you found in your cat's fur. This will help your vet determine which type of tapeworm your cat has contracted. Your vet will prescribe a tapeworm product that contains the ingredient praziquantel. While treatment is the same no matter what type of tapeworm has infected your cat, knowing which type will help your vet give you advice about how to prevent future infections. Praziquantel is the only ingredient that can kill tapeworms, but many tapeworm products are combined with another ingredient that works against roundworms as well. Praziquantel paralyzes the tapeworm, causing it to release its grip on the bowel wall. The dead worm is then passed out through the feces. Praziquantel causes paralysis by making the phospholipid integument (skin) of the tapeworm permeable to sodium, potassium, and calcium ions. A massive influx of calcium ions paralyses the tapeworm's primitive nerve system, so the worm's suckers let go of the bowel wall and it is passed out. For many years the only products containing praziquantel were Drontal tablets and the Droncit injection. However, other products are now available including Milbemax tablets, and a spot-on product, Profender, which is applied to the skin on the back of the cat's neck. A summary of these products is listed below: Droncit injection: Contains praziquantel and is solely effective against tapeworms (no efficacy against roundworms). Drontal tablets: Contains praziquantel against tapeworm and pyrantel which is effective against roundworms Milbemax tablets: Contains praziquantel against tapeworm and milbemycin against roundworms. Profender spot-on: Contains praziquantel against tapeworm and emodepside against roundworms. Approximately 2% of cats have mild side effects after oral dosing, which include sickness, diarrhea, or reduced appetite. If your cat appears to be experiencing side effects, call your vet immediately. The tapeworm medication will kill the tapeworms present in the cat at the time of dosing, but has no lingering effect should the cat re-infect itself the following day.
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One-sentence summary -- Take your cat to the vet. Understand how praziquantel works. Identify some products that contain praziquantel. Follow your veterinarian's instructions for administering the medication.

Q: Ground turmeric is more widely available that the fresh variety. Nonetheless, fresh turmeric can often be found at farmers' markets, larger grocery stores, health food stores, and Asian markets. To mince fresh turmeric, peel it with a small spoon and then grate it on a Microplane or on the smallest holes of a box grater. You can also mince it with a large kitchen knife. Ginger is the most common flavor addition to turmeric tea. Cinnamon is another popular option. Both, like turmeric, are hailed as anti-inflammatories. When choosing an herbal teabag, look for lemongrass. Grinding the dried spices will result in more potent flavors. Prepare fresh ginger in the same manner as you would the turmeric. Peel it with a spoon. Then, grate in on a Microplane or box grater. Cinnamon sticks can be added whole. Or, for a stronger flavor, you can grind them in mortar and pestle or a clean coffee grinder. Black pepper can be added whole or ground. Cayenne pepper can be added for some extra kick and a small metabolism boost.
A: Choose your turmeric. Choose your optional ingredients. Prepare the optional ingredients.

Article: An EIN is an Employer Identification Number, and it's like a Social Security number the IRS uses to keep track of businesses. Even if you don't have any actual employees, you'll still need to apply for an EIN, but it's fast, free, and easy. All you'll need to know is some basic information about your nonprofit, including a contact person, the address, the type of business entity, and what your foundation does. Fill out the online application at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online. Form 1023 is the IRS application for 501(c)3 tax exempt status. As you might expect, the IRS wants to vet any non-taxpaying organization very carefully. As a result, Form 1023 is really an application packet, and at nearly 70 pages, a long one at that. The application fee is anywhere from $400-$850. When the stringency of the application process is coupled with potential impact of a rejected application, Form 1023 is not considered a do-it-yourself type of application. It is strongly recommended you use the services of an attorney, accountant, or otherwise experienced professional to complete Form 1023. Anticipate that cost being anywhere from $2500-$5000. Even the IRS' very conservative estimate cautions that Form 1023 will take a layman 100 hours or more. If you do choose to complete Form 1023 yourself, be prepared to provide detailed information on your nonprofit's purpose, financial picture, corporate structure, activities, and compensation to employees and members of the board or trustees, as well as copies of corroborating documents. You can examine Form 1023 at https://www.irs.gov/uac/about-form-1023. Form 990-PF (PF stands for private foundation) is like an income tax return for foundations. Even if your organization is applying for (or has received) tax exempt status, you'll still have to complete Form 990-PF. In essence, Form 990-PF is a detailed financial report of your foundation's activities. You will need to know anything relevant to your balance sheet and current accounts, including revenues, operating expenses, and in particular, charitable distributions and income or losses from investments. At "only" thirteen pages, Form 990-PF is more manageable than Form 1023, and it's more feasible for a novice to complete it. Nonetheless, it's the type of tax form for which most people would enlist the services of an accountant. You can find a copy of Form 990-PF at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-access/f990pf_accessible.pdf. Form 5227 is a tax form applicable to trusts specifically. Both charitable trusts and non-charitable trusts must file Form 5227 (in addition to Form 990-PF for charitable trusts). It asks for much the same type of information Form 990-PF doesidentifying information, gross income, investments, etc.so it shouldn't require much extra time to complete if you choose to tackle it yourself.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply for an EIN. Fill out Form 1023. Fill out Form 990-PF. Fill out Form 5227 (if you are organized as a trust).