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How to kill tapeworms in dogs?

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Tapeworms are about 1/8 inch wide and their bodies are flat, but they can grow very long. The body includes a head and segments, with each segment having the ability to reproduce. The segments are shed while the tapeworm head remains attached to the dog's intestines. read more

Feeding fresh or powdered garlic or garlic in extract forms to your dog can help to expel tapeworms from the dog's body. You may see an increase in visible tapeworm segments in your dog's stool after 2 to 3 weeks of daily garlic ingestion. After 2 months or so, the tapeworms may disappear totally or at least will be down to acceptable levels. read more

Dewormers have no preventive effect. The only way to stop dogs and cats from getting tapeworms again is to institute a good flea control program and/or stop them from hunting and eating rodents. Tapeworms rarely make dogs and cats sick. If your pet doesn’t seem to feel well, I do not recommend treating for tapeworms. read more

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