Tapeworms can conjure up images of a ghastly infestation. There are several types of Tapeworms that reside in the intestines of your dog or cat. They consist of a head and a long flat body made up of segments. This body can be several feet long, if not more. Segments, each having the ability to reproduce, are passed in the animal's feces, leaving the head still attached to the animal's intestinal lining, where it produces new segments. One of the worst case scenarios is that if left untreated, it may become so long that it obstructs the intestines.
How Does My Pet Get Tapeworms?
Fleas love to eat tapeworm eggs. A larva grows inside of the flea. When your cat or dog eats an infected flea, the larva matures into an adult tapeworm, attaching itself to the animal’s intestines where it will continue to grow and thrive.
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