D-Worm™ Tapeworm
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do you know if a dog has
tapeworms?
Tapeworm infection
is one of the most common internal
parasite problems actually observed
by dog owners. The presence of tapeworms
is indicated by the presence of tapeworm
segments passed with the feces. Tapeworm
segments are white, pinkish-white or yellow-white,
and similar in size and shape to flattened
grains of rice. The segments are most frequently
observed lying on the animal’s droppings
or, less often, moving across a freshly passed
stool. Segments are also found on the hair
around the anus of the animal or occasionally
on the animal’s bedding.
What are the symptoms
of a tapeworm infection?
Infected
dogs can become lethargic as the tapeworm takes
food from the dog’s
intestinal tract, depleting the dog’s
overall nutrition and disrupting normal digestive
processes.
How does a dog get
tapeworms?
Dogs become infected
with tapeworms after eating fleas or small
mammals (rabbits, hares) which are infected
with tapeworm larvae.
How often should you
repeat treatments with D-Worm Tapeworm?
Steps
should be taken to control fleas and small
mammals on the premises in order to prevent
reinfection; otherwise, retreatment will be
necessary. This is especially true in cases
of tapeworms transmitted by fleas (Dipylidium
caninum) where reinfection is almost certain
to occur if fleas are not removed from the
animal and its environment. If reinfection
occurs, tapeworm segments may be observed within
one month of the initial treatment.
Can people get tapeworms
from their dog?
Tapeworms cannot
directly be transferred from dogs to people,
however, people, most commonly small children,
can ingest flea larvae or pupae on a floor
or carpet that contains immature tapeworms.
What
kinds of tapeworms does D-Worm Tapeworm
kill?
D-Worm Tapeworm kills two
specific types of tapeworms:
-
Dipylidium caninum – this
is the most common type of tapeworm infection.
This type of tapeworm is transmitted to
dogs by fleas that are infected with
tapeworm larvae.
-
Taenia pisiformis – Dogs
become infected with this species of tapeworm
when they ingest small mammals like rabbits
and hares which have been infected with tapeworm
larvae.
If a dog has fleas,
could it also have tapeworms?
Yes.
Since the majority of tapeworm infections
in dogs are caused by infected fleas, a dog
with fleas may also have tapeworms. It is
important therefore to treat the dog and
its environment with flea control products
like Bio Spot ®.
Is D-Worm Tapeworm
safe for puppies?
Yes. D-Worm
Tapeworm Dog Wormer is safe for puppies
over 4 weeks of age.
What is the active
ingredient in D-Worm Tapeworm?
The
active ingredient in D-Worm Tapeworm is
praziquantel. Praziquantel has been the
veterinarian’s choice for tapeworm
control for many years and is now available
over-the-counter.
Are
there other types of worms to be concerned
about?
Yes. Dogs can be infected
with other types of worms like roundworms
and hookworms that steal nutrition from
the dog’s digestive
system and cause a variety of problems from
vomiting and diarrhea to intestinal blockage,
anemia and sometimes even death. These types
of worms can also infect humans causing inflammation
of muscle tissues, itchy skin lesions and
blindness. The D-Worm product
line contains a variety of products in liquid
or tablet form that have been proven effective
against roundworm and hookworm infections
in dogs.
