Tapeworms
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Tapeworms
Tapeworms are intestinal worms that can be found in dogs, cats, rodents, even humans. Tapeworms are caused when a dog or cat ingests an intermediate host, like fleas or mice, rats, squirrels, etc. Because many dogs and cats ingest fleas either while they're grooming themselves or eating, tapeworms can be a very common problem.
A disgusting yet relatively harmless offender
Though the term tapeworms almost always makes people grimace, the parasite is not usually harmful to the pet and can be eliminated with a single injection from the vet in most cases. Also, there are now medications available over the counter that used to be prescription only.
Most of us have at one time or another seen a tapeworm in our pet, because they come out in small white flat segments in feces. Often, as in the case of cats and shaggy dogs, a segment will get stuck in the hair of the pet's rear end. Gross as they are, and they are gross, Tapeworms cannot be given from one pet to another or to humans through contact, only through the ingestion of the actual intermediate host.
Tapeworm Treatment
If you do suspect or have knowledge that your dog or cat has tapeworms, seek treatment from your vet and take steps to prevent further infection by ridding your pet, your home and yard of fleas. Visit thes sites below to find out more about tapeworms and products related to tapeworm treatment.
Top Recommendations for Tapeworms:
Entirely Pets - Treat and cure tapeworms with several medications.
Pet Professor - Facts about tapeworms and how to get rid of them in your pets.
Dog.com - Everything you'd ever need for your dog and more.
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Get rid of tapeworms completely
Although they are not necessarily dangerous to your pet, Tapeworms can cause stomach upset and other health related ailments and they should be treated. Remember that treating them once and not addressing the flea problem will just allow the tapeworms to come back, so do the job and do it completely.