Pet Parents Pod

Episode 73 Tapeworm Hell and Other Parasites

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**Major Trigger Warning for anyone with gross body horror and fear of parasites.** This week we're discussing parasites--mostly tapeworms-- but we'll touch on roundworms, heartworms and (not a worm) ringworms. Join us on this horrifying and truly disgusting journey if you dare.

Not sponsored, but Heath and Danielle use this website to get inexpensive flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. We hope it helps you also. https://www.budgetpetcare.com/

Sources:

  • https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/taeniasis/gen_info/faqs.html
  • https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Taenia_taeniaeformis/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenia_pisiformis
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/taenia-pisiformis
  • https://www.britannica.com/science/polymerization
  • https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/tapeworm-infection-in-cats
  • https://healthfacts.blog/2018/01/19/what-is-the-longest-tapeworm-ever-removed-from-a-person
  • https://www.livescience.com/53598-tapeworms.html 
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