Proper cleaning helps prevent tapeworm re-infestation. Tapeworms are a common problem in cats that have had fleas. Cats usually get tapeworms after eating fleas that are infected with tapeworm eggs. The felines may accidentally eat the fleas while grooming or by licking other surfaces contaminated...
In regions endemic for Echinococcus spp (see Table for endemic US and Canadian regions), clinicians should treat any dog or cat shedding taeniid-type eggs on fecal flotation with a cestocide labeled for Echinococcus spp such as praziquantel (5 mg/kg PO or 5.7 mg/kg IM),9 bearing in mind...
Roundworms in cats are the most common intestinal parasites. More than 25% of adult cats and up to 75% of kittens are infected with this type of worm. These worms look like spaghetti in a cat’s faeces. Tapeworms Cats become infected with tapeworms by eating rodents, and by swallowing ...
Gastrointestinal parasitic infections in dogs and cats are a common problem in the clinical setting. Ascarids, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms should be eliminated on a regular basis, not only to avoid possible health implications on the host itself, but also for the zoonotic potential of cert...
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