There are four common types of intestinal worms in dogs, they are: roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. The symptoms of each type of worm vary, as does the way in which dogs can be infected.
Can you treat roundworms and tapeworms at the same time?
Treat adult cats (greater than 6 months of age) every 1-3 months with a product that is effective against both tapeworms and roundworms.
What's the difference between roundworms and tapeworms in dogs?
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. Both roundworms and tapeworms are triploblastic animals with bilateral symmetry.
How do dogs get tapeworms and roundworms?
Unlike other intestinal parasites, dogs cannot become infected by eating fertilized tapeworm eggs. Tapeworms must first pass through an intermediate host (a flea) before they can infect a dog. When the tapeworm eggs are released into the environment, they must be ingested by flea larvae, an immature stage of the flea.
Does dog dewormer get rid of tapeworms?
A specific deworming medication, called praziquantel, is necessary to treat the most common tapeworms in dogs. The key to effectively preventing tapeworm infections in your dog is maintaining good year-round flea control.
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