If tapeworms are so hard to detect, how do I know when to deworm my pet?
If tapeworms are so hard to detect, how do I know when to deworm my pet?
The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, currently recommend a policy called "strategic deworming" for pets at high risk for tapeworm, roundworm and hookworm infection. This recommendation was prompted by cases of human worm infestation (mostly in children) that was associated with infected pets.
Strategic deworming simply means regular worming for high risk parasites to prevent human exposure. Worming is recommended 4-6 times per year, depending on the pet's exposure
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