My cat is infected and she scratched me.
2007-07-16 06:22:49 · 6 answers · asked by Sharon W 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
No. You cannot get tapeworms that way. Tapes are intestinal parasites.
Get your cat treated (it doesn't cost much) and keep your scratch clean. You'll be fine.
2007-07-16 06:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, that's not how tapeworm is spread. They don't transfer by blood or saliva. If you ATE one, then yes, you could. But they're big enough to see, so you're not going to get one into your mouth by accident.
Have the vet give you some medicine for the tapeworm. Make sure he does a fecal exam (examines some poop) to make sure this is the right medication for the right type of parasite, that way you can be sure the worms will be eliminated.
2007-07-16 12:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by hudsongray 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Tapeworms are spread via fleas.
2007-07-16 06:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by Kayty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You must ingest a worm or the egg of a worm.
Clean your wound with peroxide. apply polysporin, and keep bandaged.
2007-07-16 06:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no - tapeworms come from ingesting a flea.
2007-07-16 06:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gerri D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Just have to ingest a tapeworm.
Ask your veterinarian.
2007-07-16 06:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by libertarian anarchist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋