Articles for tag: Tapeworms

Dangers of a Sanitized Tapeworm Diet

Okay, a sanitized tapeworm diet? I never heard anything so stupid in a diet solution in all of my life! Before I would ever do something so irrational, I would go for stomach stapling first rather than do something like this. You actually eat these sanitized worms in order to lose weight. Before you would ...

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Does Your Cat Have Worms?

What to do if you suspect your cat has worms? Many cat owners face this common problem. These worms can affect the cat’s health in general and so it is very important to treat the feline right away. However, the first thing to do if you suspect your cat has worms is to take the ...

How to Avoid and Treat Tapeworms

Although you usually think of tapeworms attacking animals, human beings can also be invaded. Parasite worms that live in the intestinal tracts of some animals, tapeworms can also infect human beings of all ages. But, relax as humans rarely contact tapeworms, but when they do, at first it can be devastating, just knowing you have ...

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How to Get Rid of and Prevent Worms in Your Pet

It is very unappealing to see little squirmy creatures in your pet’s stools or bottom. Not only is it not pleasing but also it means your pet is sick. Unfortunately, most puppies and kittens, if not all, will get worms so it is very important to check your puppies and kittens stools often. Some adult ...

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Signs of Tapeworms in Your Cat

When Alley first came into my life, I became a first time cat owner. I never thought about a cat having tapeworms. But apparently they can, as I came to realize about a year ago. There are both visible and non-visible signs of tapeworms in cats, which I’ll cover later. But if, like me, you ...

Worms You Can Get from Dogs

Your child has pinworms again, and you suspect the dog is to blame. But before you point the finger at Rover one more time, you need to get the facts. Dogs don’t get pinworms, nor do they carry them. Pinworms are passed between people due to poor sanitation. That’s not saying that you can’t contract ...

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Types of Internal Parasites in Cats

Internal parasites in cats can be hard to detect. Not all parasites produce symptoms, but also, many cats are well adapted to hiding their symptoms until they are extremely ill. A responsible cat owner should be aware of any potential types of internal parasites, their symptoms and treatments. Feline Bladder Worm Bladder worms are rare, ...

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5 Common Puppy Worms

Parasitic worms are commonly found in puppies. These worms may be transmitted by the mother to their puppies or they may acquire it after their birth. Whatever the case may be, the puppies should be free from worms or it can have serious complications. The common puppy worms A number of worms are seen in ...

Recognizing the Signs of Parasite Infections in Dogs

There are more than a dozen parasites that can infect your dog causing serious health problems, and in severe cases even death. Not recognizing the symptoms of a parasite infection may lead to illness, spread of disease, and general discomfort of your dog. Parasite infections can also shorten the life of your dog unnecessarily. Although ...