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Can tapeworms kill a dog?

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You need to treat both dogs with a medication that is effective against tapeworms. Look for a treatment containing praziquantel (usually available with a prescription via your vet). Also, fleas contain tapeworm eggs, so treat both dogs with a good product that kills fleas. read more

Untreated tapeworms can and will eventually kill your dog by gradually starving him. It's possible he will die of other conditions before the worms kill him because the worms have so badly weakened him. In this weakened state he will be more susceptible to other illnesses. read more

How to Get Rid of Tapeworms in Your Pets Three Parts: Getting Treatment Administering the Medicine Preventing Tapeworms in the Future Community Q&A Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that can latch onto your pet’s intestinal wall causing damage and stealing vital nutrients. read more

If your dog swallows it -- maybe while grooming himself -- an adult tapeworm can grow inside your dog's intestines. Tapeworms are flat, white worms that are made up of tiny segments. Each part is about the size of a grain of rice. Tapeworms attach themselves to the walls of your dog's gut using hook-like suckers. Then they start to feed and grow. Symptoms. A tapeworm can grow from 4 to 8 inches long. read more

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