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Are tapeworms the same as roundworms?

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Created: 2022-03-09 13:42:13

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Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal parasites of the cat and dog. They belong to a different family than other intestinal parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms, which are the other common intestinal parasites of cats and dogs.


What is the difference between roundworm and tapeworm?

Roundworms belong to the phylum Nematoda and tapeworms belong to the class Cestoda under the phylum Platyhelminthes. The main difference between roundworms and tapeworm is that roundworm has a cylindrical body tapered to a fine point at each end whereas tapeworm has a dorso-ventrally flattened, tape-like body.

Will tapeworm dewormer work for roundworms?

The best broad-spectrum dewormer No other cat dewormer kills as many different types of worms as Drontal. This dewormer features two powerful active ingredients, pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel, which together cover tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms.

Are tapeworms a roundworm?

What are Tapeworms? Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite. Along with roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm, this flat, segmented worm is found in dogs, cats, humans, and many other species around the world. The most common tapeworm species is Dipylidium Caninum.

How do you know if you have tapeworms from roundworms?

Roundworms produce microscopic eggs which are shed in the faeces of infected cats, whereas tapeworms release mature segments (which again contain eggs) from the end of the worm into the faeces. These segments sometimes look like grains of rice and are mobile.

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