![]() ![]() Tapeworms are made from lots of segments, all of which have their own reproductive parts allowing their numbers to multiply rapidly as they constantly reproduce. They can grow up to 8 inches in length and, when mature, produce proglottids (segments) which grow from the end of the worm. They travel to the intestine where they attach to the mucous lining, using their strong mouthpieces, and grow into adults. Most species can be infected and the larvae are often ingested by dogs while they groom, or from the soil or grass. They are long, flat worms that live in your pet’s intestines. The infection can be caught from multiple areas and environments however, some conditions make them more likely to be transmitted. Other tapeworms found in our UK cats include Echinococcus granulosus, which does not cause illness in cats but can cause serious disease in humans.Tapeworms are a common problem. They are often described as looking like moving grains of rice. These segments are full of tapeworm eggs, and are passed out in the faeces of your cat. Tapeworms reproduce when some of their segments break off. ![]() Here, they sit and absorb nutrients from the gut. They are divided into lots of small segments, which can be up to 1cm each in length in cats, depending on the tapeworm species.Īdult tapeworms live in the small intestine, and attach to the lining with specialised mouthparts. ![]() Tapeworms match their name, and look like long ribbons or pieces of tape. Although Dipylidium caninum is relatively short, usually maxing out at around 50cm, some tapeworm species can become incredible large – the longest species of tapeworm affects whales and can be over 100ft from end to end! The most common species of tapeworm that our cats carry are Dipylidium caninum and Taenia. ![]()
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