tapeworms

Isabella Valencia · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: tapeworms

are the tapeworms in humans same as the ones that infest pets?

Libby Bowen · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:26 am Post subject:

well, a cat's tapeworm may get into person's body. so, when this happens the tapeworms in the cat are the same as the those in the person. but, you see, from what i've read, there are many types of tapeworms that can infect humans and the most common are the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) and the beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata).
there are also many species of tapeworms that infect cats and the most common are Dipylidium canium from fleas and Taenia taeniaeformis from rats.

Megan Turnbull · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

so, how we get them?

Melrose Clement · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

one way to get these worms from your pet is when you clean up after your pet with your bare hands. that's why you should always wear gloves when doing this, uh, dirty work. Wink

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Libby Bowen · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:52 am Post subject:

always practice good hygiene so you won't get infected with tapeworms and other worms as well.

Sofia Blackbern · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject:

you should also keep your surroundings clean every time.

Michelle Pilver · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject:

which makes me wonder.. how often do you clean your cat's litterbox?

Megan Turnbull · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject:

i do it daily.

Trish Coyne · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:20 am Post subject:

i've been advised to clean it as frequently as possible. it helps when the litterbox has clay or soil in it.