How do animals get tapeworms?
Ingesting the adult flea completes the tapeworm lifecycle. The larval fleas feed on the tapeworm eggs as a food source. When the infected fleas mature and are ingested by the animal, the tapeworm eggs hatch and mature into adults and the lifecycle beings all over. We emphasize the importance of not only killing the adult tapeworms, but also using a good, sound flea preventative to help control the tapeworm infections in your pet. 3. My pet is “scooting” his rear on the floor, does that mean he has parasites? Not necessarily, a fecal exam will rule out intestinal parasites. Often the “scooting” behavior is due to your pet’s anal glands being full (another symptom is excessive licking of the rectal area). If the behavior occurs frequently, bring your pet in to the vet for an exam. 4. My pet has vomited once today, what should I do? If your pet seems healthy otherwise (not lethargic, appetite is good, drinking normally, no history of eating foreign objects or unusual foods, trash, etc.) y
