Symptoms associated with a tapeworm infection include stomachache, lack of appetite, or itching around the rectum. These infestations are fairly rare in adults. But, again, make sure your doctor knows that you or your child is around animals a lot. Groom your pets regularly. Use a broad-spectrum parasite preventive for your pet 12 months a year.
Broad spectrum means a product that protects against intestinal worms, fleas and heartworm.
Your Vet can prescribe the one that is right for you. But that treatment can t prevent everything. Ringworm is a fungal infection. If your animal had patchy hair loss, scaly skin, or is constantly grooming beware. Ringworm is highly infectious to other pets and humans.