How To Prevent A Tapeworm Infection

Treat Animals With A Tapeworm Immediately

As mentioned before, fleas eat tapeworm larvae. Should a dog, cat, or other pet come into contact with fleas while grooming, they can easily ingest them and become infected with a tapeworm. Preventative measures can be taken to keep dogs and cats from getting fleas, which reduces their chances of eating them. Dogs and cats can also pick up the tapeworm larvae from feces or soil. Dogs or cats that hunt and eat their prey can contract a tapeworm infection if the prey was infected. Tapeworm larvae look like small grains of rice and can be seen moving in animal feces or near their anus. Other signs a pet might be infected include weight loss, vomiting, constant hunger, and scratching the anus. It is important to seek veterinary help and treat any animals with a tapeworm immediately to prevent further spreading of the infection.