Re: Is it possible : dog-to-human tape worms?

PeepsLover" <jlit514@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1124903170.632046.196120@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Maybe this is a stupid question, but I honestly have no clue.
> Everyone's been telling me that I will need to clean all the area's
> that my puppy has been because he has tape worms.
> Since it is so imperative to clean everything (carpets, sheets, floors,
> furniture) because the puppy can get the parasite again, is it possible
> that humans can get tapeworms from this?
>
> Bringing Peeps to the Vet tonight with his fecal and he will be treated
> there. And follow-ups as well. I just want to make sure no one gets
> these worms and that the dog does not get again either.
>
> Also, they say that when treated, the dog will continue to defecate
> with worms in it. My puppy randomly eats his 'poop' and if he eats it
> with the worms in it, will it just be a vicious cycle even though he is
> getting the treatment? I am going to try the powder that goes on the
> puppy food to make his poop taste bad so he doesn't eat it.

Here's a really good website for learning more about your common canine
ailments:

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/the_pet_web_library.html

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Tara


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