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What types of worms do fleas cause?

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Created: 2022-04-10 02:51:10

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Fleas can carry tapeworm eggs and your cat could accidentally eat such a flea while grooming his itchy skin. The most common worm is roundworms. These look like a white earthworm and can grow up to 10cm long.


Can you get worms from a flea?

Yes; however, the risk of infection with this tapeworm in humans is very low. For a person to become infected with Dipylidium, he or she must accidentally swallow an infected flea. Most reported cases involve children. The most effective way to prevent infections in pets and humans is through flea control.

What type of worms do fleas cause in cats?

Cats can get tapeworms in several ways. The most common way is through fleas. Tiny flea larvae can be infected with tapeworms. If your cat digests an infected flea while grooming herself, that flea can transmit a tiny tapeworm into your cat and grow into a full-sized adult worm.

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