FAQ

Yes, but it's rare. Humans can become infected with Dipylidium caninum only by accidentally ingesting infected fleas, while Echinococcus species pose a greater zoonotic risk.

Tapeworms in dogs are treated with medications like praziquantel, prescribed by a veterinarian, alongside strict flea control to prevent reinfection.

Yes, cleaning your house is important to help break the tapeworm lifecycle and prevent reinfestation, especially by controlling fleas and sanitizing bedding and areas your dog frequents.

Dogs get tapeworms by ingesting infected intermediate hosts, primarily fleas, or by eating animals like rodents and rabbits carrying tapeworm larvae.

Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal parasites that infect dogs, often through ingesting fleas or prey animals. They usually cause mild symptoms but can be identified by rice-like segments in stool or around the anus.

False pregnancies in dogs typically resolve without treatment. However, removing nursing stimuli, restricting mothered objects, and, in severe cases, using medications like cabergoline may help.

Most false pregnancies resolve on their own within a few weeks, but severe cases may require veterinary treatment with hormone therapy, sedatives, or spaying for long-term prevention.

Most false pregnancies in dogs resolve without treatment, but a vet may recommend diuretics, sedatives, or hormone-blocking medications like cabergoline if needed.

Most false pregnancies in dogs resolve naturally within a few weeks, but support includes restricting nursing behaviors and, if needed, using veterinarian-prescribed medications. Spaying is the long-term solution to prevent recurrence.

Most false pregnancies in dogs resolve naturally, but your vet may recommend diuretics, sedatives, or prolactin-blocking medications in severe cases.