Tapeworms

The tapeworm is an intestinal parasite that affects cats and dogs when an infected flea is ingested. The prevalence is up at 60% in some areas. Signs of tapeworms in your pet include segments on the hair coat or bedding, excessive licking at the backend or scooting. Treatment from your veterinarian will help the situation but will not prevent it from happening again. So, prevention is important.

Prevention:
• Effective flea control used regularly
• Pest control (rodents can act as intermediate hosts)