The immature fleas larvae ingest the eggs of the worm, but infection is then passed on to a cat when it swallows an infected
flea during grooming.
The cat eats
the flea during grooming and the worm eggs end up in the cat's small intestine.
Immature fleas (larvae) begin the cycle by swallowing the eggs of the worm and infection is passed on to a cat when it eats an infected
flea during grooming.
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Keep a lookout for
fleas and ticks
during grooming sessions.
During grooming or in response to a
flea's bite, the dog or cat can ingest the
flea carrying the infective tapeworm egg, which grows in the pet's intestines into adult tapeworms.
Fleas, ticks, wounds, lumps: All of these can be easily discovered
during a
grooming session.
During these months, pay more attention to
grooming your pet and observing if
fleas are present.
Make checking that your cat's fur and skin are free of
fleas, and other parasites, a must
during grooming sessions.
During grooming, or in response to a
flea bite, a dog inadvertently ingests the tapeworm infected
flea.
Fleas swallow the worm larvae; your dog can ingest the
flea, and thus the tapeworm,
during self -
grooming.
Always take the opportunity
during grooming sessions to feel for any new lumps, bumps, sores,
fleas, ticks or skin irritations that require veterinary attention.
Also,
during the
grooming process, cats may ingest
fleas and
flea waste.
Even on good preventative medications, it's still a good idea to visually inspect your dog's skin for signs of
fleas during daily
grooming and check for ticks after returning from trips to tall grasses, forests, streams, lakes, etc...
How to Check Your Dog for
Fleas: Make it a habit to check your dog's comb or brush
during regular
grooming sessions.
When the larva matures into an adult
flea (with the tapeworm egg still inside) and is ingested by a pet
during grooming, he / she will get the tapeworm.
During grooming sessions, cats often ingest
fleas that could be serving as the tapeworm's host.
Fleas & Ticks - In the event that during the grooming process we find fleas & ticks then we require that the pet be treated for them immedia
Fleas & Ticks - In the event that
during the
grooming process we find
fleas & ticks then we require that the pet be treated for them immedia
fleas & ticks then we require that the pet be treated for them immediately.
Most
fleas get ingested by the host
during grooming.
The lifecycle is completed when the pet swallows an infected
flea during a
flea bite or while
grooming.
For example, if your cat or dog eats a
flea during his or her normal self -
grooming behavior, tapeworm larvae in the
flea's gut can be passed on to your pet, and from him or her on to other pets and to you.