If a cat has tape worms can a human get it from them?

Answer 1

Yes, and I'll tell you how. The most common type of tapeworm that cats and dogs have is Diplydium caninum. Cats and dogs get this parasite by swallowing a flea infected with it, while grooming themselves. A human can also get D. caninum infection by accidentally swallowing an infected flea. The odds of an adult swallowing a flea are pretty slim but this is how a human gets this type of tapeworm infection from a cat. It's more likely to happen to a small child.

Answer 2

There are several varieties of tapeworms. Generally, people get intestinal tapeworms from eating pork (Taenia solium) or beef (Taenia saginata).

Cat and dogs can get tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum) from swallowing a flea. A flea is an intermediate host of the tapeworm. If you swallow a flea, you can get tapeworms the same way. You can't technically get tapeworms from your cat unless you eat its intestines. (Cat gut your tongue?)

Answer 3

nope.. you don't have to worry about anything because the worms have no way to get out of the cat but you might want to take your kitty to the vet.

Answer 4

yes, you have to watch because cats stand where they go to the bathroom. so they often have stuff on there feet that they can carry throughout your house. another thing you need to watch for is toxoplasmosis. another cat to human disease that is passed from there stool

Answer 5

no, tape worms arent contageous, but you should remove it from the cat

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

like how? kissing or having sex with a cat, i doubt it dude girl