 Tapeworms from Fleas
I didn't make it clear in my post, I realize, that the tapeworms do not come from the rodents, per say, but from the fleas the rodents carry. The tapeworm cycle must pass through the rodents, to the fleas, then to another host that ingests the tapeworm eggs with the fleas.
I was not attempting to say to not go to the vet if you are worried, but that a normal part of having dogs is de-worming, and for the most, de-worming with Strongid T is an excellent way of keeping your dogs healthy.
If you can afford it, and prefer to, go to the vet for the medication s/he prescribes; the main thing is that the dogs are parasite-free. |