DD On Pets Keeping Dogs And Cats Free Of Tapeworms (NAPSA)—Manypet owners are worried about tapeworms. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Can my pet get tapeworms? Any dog or cat that is exposed to fleas can acquire a tapeworm. Cats who have fleas are at increased risk for tapeworm. Studies show that 25 to 50 percent of dogs and cats infested with fleas will also have tapeworms. What should I look for? As tapeworms mature in the pet’s small intestine, egg-filled segments break off and are excreted. Look for wriggling tapeworm seg- ments resembling pieces of rice on your pet’s hindquarters, in its feces or bedding, even on your family’s clothing. Are tapeworms harmful? Growing inside the animal’s intestine, tapewormsrobtheir host of nutrition, and can cause infected pets to become lethargic. Worse yet, family members may become an accidental host of the D. caninum tapeworm. How can I treat my pet for tapeworms? You can treat your pet at home with a new medication. The first over-the-counter tapeworm control containing praziquantel, Tape Worm Tabs is FDA approved and proven 100 percent safe and effective against tapewormsin dogs and cats. You can find Tape Worm Tabs at pet and farm supply stores, or call 877-734-7565.
