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Tapeworms
Tapeworms are parasites that live in the small intestines of many species, including humans. Depending on the tapeworm species, their length may vary from 1 cm to 10 meters in length. Other than the tapeworm head, their body consists of small segments called proglottids. These are egg sacs that break off the tail of the […]
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Indoor cats can get worms Did you know? 15 percent of plant potting soil contains hookworm or roundworm eggs, or both, according to a study in the Veterinary Record (Feb. 18, 2006). Cats can also get tapeworms from eating infected fleas. Adult fleas can be infected with the tapeworm cyst and when ingested and then digested, the […]
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