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Is tapeworm and flea tapeworm the same thing?

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Created: 2022-04-05 07:21:10

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The flea tapeworm is the most common species of tapeworm that infects dogs but infection with this worm does not usually cause any ill effects.


Are tapeworms the same as fleas?

"Fleas are the intermediate host for the tapeworm, Dipylidium caninum." Consequently, tapeworms are more common in environments that are heavily infested with fleas. It is recommended to treat your cat for fleas if tapeworms are noted, and use flea control to prevent future flea infestations and tapeworm infections.

Does a flea turn into a tapeworm?

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. Adult tapeworms may measure 4-28 inches in length.

What are the two types of tapeworms?

There are two main types of tapeworm which pet owners must be aware of: Diplyidium caninum and Taenia.

What is flea tapeworm?

Related Pages. Dipylidium is tapeworm of cats and dogs. People become infected when they accidentally swallow a flea infected with tapeworm larvae; most reported cases involve children. Dipylidium infection is easily treated in humans and animals.

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