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How long can a tapeworm get in a dog?

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Tapeworms attach to a dog's small intestine with their hook-like mouths. The rest of the tapeworm, however, is made up of small, flat segments called proglottids, each approximately 3-5 mm in length. An adult tapeworm can reach up to 8 inches in length.


How long can a tapeworm grow in a dog?

The adult worms may reach up to 11 inches (30 cm) in length. As the adult matures, individual segments, called proglottids, are passed in the feces of an infected dog.

What happens if tapeworm is left untreated in dogs?

If left untreated, your dog may fall seriously ill – and there's also a chance that you can become infected, too.

How long does a dog have tapeworms before you see them?

It takes three weeks from the time tapeworms are swallowed by the pet to the time segments can be seen by the owner.

How long does it take for a tapeworm to grow?

Once ingested, cysticerci attach to the small intestine and develop into adult tapeworms over the course of 2 months. The adult tapeworms produce proglottids that mature, detach, and migrate to the anus and are then passed in the feces.

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