Tapeworm

Tapeworms: Tapeworms are the larva of a flea that has been accidentally ingested by an animal and develops into a segmented worm that lives inside the intestines of dogs and cats.

Symptoms: Animal may lose weight or have a bloated abdomen or may not even show any symptoms. Tapeworms can sometimes be seen in the stool or crawling out of the rectum. They can be moving and often look like a grain of rice.

Prevention: Flea control.

Treatment: Medications can be prescribed by veterinarian to eliminate current tapeworms and flea control is suggested.