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Tapeworms are Dangerous |
Dog tapeworms produce atypical behavior. Dogs/puppies tend to drag their rear end along the ground as if trying to find relief from irritation.
Tapeworm gets its name from the tape-like appearance that it has. A tapeworm is flat and has segments. It has a head and a neck, and the remaining part of the tapeworm is broken into segments. The tapeworm uses muscular grooves present in the head to attach itself to the intestines of the host. New segments are continually formed in the neck region. The ones at the end mature and are shed periodically.
Each segment has its own reproductive organs and contains a large number of eggs that are grouped in packets. Once mature, these segments are detached from the main body and are excreted. Mobile segments can be seen near the anus of the dog or on top of fresh feces. Once the tapeworm segments dry up, they look like uncooked rice or cucumber seeds.
Tapeworms occur when tapeworm eggs are swallowed. These eggs generally come from feces. The eggs hatch in the digestive system and migrate to the lungs and the liver. If the dog ingests any kind of infected offal (waste parts of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans), he is likely to get infected. This is one of the most common routes through which feline parasitesenter a cat’s body also.
The other process of infestation begins when flea larvae swallow tapeworm eggs. The most common place where this occurs is in flea-ridden beddings and carpets. When an infected flea bites the dog, he often unintentionally chews or ingests the flea. The flea is digested and the tapeworm eggs hatch and attach themselves to the intestinal linings.
SYMPTOMS OF TAPEWORMS IN DOGS
Tapeworms do not have a digestive system of their own. They can only absorb food through their skin. While looking for symptoms of worms in dogs, it is better to remember that tapeworms are not very pathogenic. Generally tapeworms cause more discomfort to the intermediate host rather than the definitive host.
But they can cause weakening and loss of energy to the definitive host. Excessive weight loss is also one of the key symptoms of tapeworm infestation, especially when they are present in large numbers. Some dogs may drag their anus on the ground to relieve themselves of the irritation caused by tapeworms in that area. If the tapeworm moves into the stomach, it can cause irritation and vomiting. A heavy infestation of dog tapeworms may cause intestinal blockage, but this occurs only in rare cases.
DIAGNOSIS
An adult tapeworm is rarely seen but the segments are easily noticed since they tend to be expelled out of the body.
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Continue for approximately three weeks. Repeat when necessary.
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