{"id":42162,"date":"2024-09-24T17:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T17:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=d067e22335923afda2506f84785dc50f"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:49:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T10:49:23","slug":"95-of-dog-owners-unknowingly-put-their-pets-at-risk-for-tapeworms-what-you-should-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/95-of-dog-owners-unknowingly-put-their-pets-at-risk-for-tapeworms-what-you-should-know-2\/","title":{"rendered":"95% of Dog Owners Unknowingly Put Their Pets at Risk for Tapeworms: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bptVideoPlayerContainer\">\n<video id=\"bptVideoPlayer\" controls=\"controls\" controlsList=\"nodownload\" poster=\"https:\/\/d372qxeqh8y72i.cloudfront.net\/dd84c17f-ccf2-4ea4-9ece-67f3b112d5bb_video.jpg\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/42202_483ac039-de28-4b77-acc8-0e74fe0a63b9.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/42202_483ac039-de28-4b77-acc8-0e74fe0a63b9.ogv\" type=\"video\/ogg\" \/><source src=\"https:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/videos\/42202_483ac039-de28-4b77-acc8-0e74fe0a63b9.webm\" type=\"video\/webm; 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We all know that worms are bad news for your pet. Not only can they cause health problems in your dog, but some can even pass deadly diseases to you and your family. Zoonotic tapeworms, for example, are a common intestinal worm that can affect dogs, but also have the potential to infect people.<\/p>\n<p>Anytime dogs are infected and actively shedding eggs in their feces, they can pose a risk to people &#8211; especially children. This is why it&#8217;s important to pick up your dog&#8217;s waste, get in the habit of washing your hands and teach children to wash their hands and avoid putting their fingers in their mouths. Sandboxes, playgrounds and even some beaches can be high-risk areas.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: Consult your vet to get more personalized information about your dog&#8217;s specific risk of worms. They will factor in your dog&#8217;s lifestyle and the region where you live, and can recommend a treatment plan or heartworm prevention plan tailored to your pet. 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Not only can they cause health problems in your dog, but some can even pass deadly diseases to you and your family. Zoonotic tapeworms, for example, are a common intestinal worm that can affect dogs, but also have the potential to infect people.<\/p>\n<p>Anytime dogs are infected and actively shedding eggs in their feces, they can pose a risk to people &#8211; especially children. This is why it&#8217;s important to pick up your dog&#8217;s waste, get in the habit of washing your hands and teach children to wash their hands and avoid putting their fingers in their mouths. Sandboxes, playgrounds and even some beaches can be high-risk areas.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: Consult your vet to get more personalized information about your dog&#8217;s specific risk of worms. They will factor in your dog&#8217;s lifestyle and the region where you live, and can recommend a treatment plan or heartworm prevention plan tailored to your pet. 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