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Parasites in dogs : tapeworms

Description

Tapeworms are parasites that require a host and live in the digestive tract of all groups of vertebrates. Dogs harbour several different tapeworms in their intestines. Depending on the species of tapeworm, the adult stage can range in length from a few millimetres to 20 metres. The larval stages of the tapeworms develop in various intermediate hosts and are the source of infection to dogs.

Updated

July 1, 2007

Tags
dogs parasites tapeworms

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

3 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture and Food (2006-2008)

Contributor

Kennedy, Murray

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture
Subject (LCSH)

Dogs--Parasites.

Subject (LCSH)

Tapeworms.

Resource Dates

Date Created

2007-07-01

Date Added

2016-01-04T17:44:28.522531

Date Modified

2007-07-01

Date Issued

2007-07-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

655-12

NEOS catalogue key

3972490

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca