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How does a dog get a tapeworm in its stomach?

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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.


How long does it take to get rid of tapeworms in dogs?

For the dog to be totally rid of the tapeworms and all eggs, it normally takes 10-14 days.

What happens if tapeworms go untreated in dogs?

If left untreated, tapeworms can also be quite dangerous to your dog. These segmented parasites make themselves comfortable inside your dog's intestines. These nasty little worms can reproduce in each of their segments, causing more worms and more strife for your dog.

How do dogs get tapeworms Besides fleas?

Dogs can get tapeworms from fleas, mice, or other rodents. Flea control is an important step in protecting your dog from tapeworms. People rarely are affected by dog tapeworms. Other kinds of worms that dogs can get include heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms.

Can tapeworms just go away in dogs?

NO! People may believe because worms are usually harmless in humans, that they're probably not too dangerous in dogs either and that they can rid themselves of them, but this is not the case. Dogs cannot get rid of worms themselves.

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