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How do fleas turn into worms?

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A dog or cat may swallow a flea while self-grooming. Once the flea is digested by the dog or cat, the larval tapeworm is able to develop into an adult tapeworm. The adult tapeworm is made up of many small segments, called proglottids, each about the size of a grain of rice.


How long does it take for fleas to turn into tapeworms?

Inside the host's stomach, the flea's body is digested away and the young tapeworm is released. It finds a nice spot to attach and the life cycle begins again. It takes 3 weeks from the time the flea is swallowed to the time tapeworm segments appear on the pet's rear end or stool.

How do fleas get worms?

In pets with flea infestations, the larval fleas hatching in the area consume organic debris, flea dirt (digested blood shed by adult fleas–it looks like pepper) and any tapeworm eggs. The tapeworm egg proceeds to develop inside the flea and by the time the flea is an adult, the tapeworm can infect mammals.

What percentage of fleas carry tapeworm?

Most fleas in the environment are not adult fleas hopping around, and it's the fleas you don't see that matter. Here's the breakdown: 57 percent are eggs, 34 percent are larvae, 8 percent are pupae, and only about 1 percent are the adult biting fleas. Fleas are intermediate hosts of Dipylidium caninun (tapeworm).

Can fleas pass worms to humans?

Fleaborne parasites, such as tapeworms can spread to people and animals if they accidentally swallow an infected flea. Small children are at a higher risk than adults, as they may spend more time close to the floor and carpeted areas where fleas are found.

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