is it possible for me to get tapeworms from my cat who has them (dont worry we got him treated for them all ready)
2007-03-24 11:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by juicy girl 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
i know this is a stupid question...but ive never had a pet with tapeworms before so im just interested in knowing
2007-03-24 12:01:58 · update #1
ooo and i also know that it is possible to get tapeworms from other places and stuff im just interested in getting it from cats
2007-03-24 12:09:28 · update #2
Yes, you can get feline tapeworms, but not directly from your cat. The tapeworm life cycle involves fleas. The flea larvae eat tapeworm eggs, and then the cat eats the adult flea when grooming itself.
Unless you eat your cat's fleas you cannot get (feline) tapeworms. You can get other kinds of tapeworms from other sources, such as certain raw freshwater fish, but don't worry, they are rare in the developed world.
2007-03-24 18:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by Irene F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, no. But YES. It does not get it from the cat in step with se, however whether it is grooming the opposite cat & swallows a flea sporting tapeworm eggs, then it may possibly get tapeworm. Or if the litterbox is soiled & it steps within the different cat's feces, then cleans it is paw, it may possibly additionally choose it up. I had a difficulty in which I introduced a few fleas dwelling from a flea infested condo, and handled 10 cats with fleas (horrid). ONE constructed tapeworm, to my horror. Fortunately, I'd labored for vets & identified it instantly, handled it instantly, and none of my others bought it. Yeck.
2016-09-05 14:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if you'll do a search you'll see that it is indeed possible for humans to get tape worms. As for getting it from an infected cat ? Call your vet/family Doctor
2007-03-24 12:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Darryl B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not.
2007-03-24 11:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋