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what does a tape worm look like2007-11-25 12:28:12

can tapeworm found in cats be harmful to humans?

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They have been compared to "grains of rice" but in my opinion, they are a little flatter and a bit longer (when they stretch). You can see them in your cats feces or they can look like sesame seeds around your cats anal area (if I said that right). My cat just had this problem last week. I bought some tapeworm tabs from Pet Co (about $20 for 3 pills) and they are now gone. You can also take your cat to the vet if you don't want to administer the pills. I recommend taking care of this very quickly. Also, if your cat has fleas, I also recommend a visit to your local groomers, then follow up with Front line to keep the fleas away. Tapeworm develops after your cat has swallowed a flea. Good luck to you and your kitty. Oh and P.S. tapeworms can be transmitted to US if WE swallow a flea. Chances of that happening are HIGHLY unlikely.

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http://www.cbv.ns.ca/mchs/diversity/tape.

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look in there sttol and if ya see a white colored long stringy thing in the stool it is a tape worm and it also is a good thing to take it to the vet also

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A Tape and not the cassettes or reel to reel but masking tape w/ a head. Ques. #2 Yes!

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Tapeworm looks like grains of rice and can be seen in a dogs stools.Roundworms look like thin worms.Can be harmful,..Wash hands!!

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Like tape .cuz its tape worm

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It depends how close you are to your cat . as long as you don't allow the animal on kitchen counters or other places food is eaten and prepared, groom your cat with your tongue, or share a litterbox your chances of catching it should be low.