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"Small wriggling tapeworm segments work their way out of your cat or dog’s anus, leaving egg packets in your bed. While all of this might sound dramatic, it can and does happen," says Dr. MacMillan.

Since humans rarely groom themselves by licking their bodies, tapeworm infection in our species is extremely rare in the United States. The key to controlling tapeworms in pets is controlling fleas.

‘Small wriggling tapeworm segments work their way out of your cat or dog’s anus, leaving egg packets in your bed. While all of this might sound dramatic, it can and does happen’: Vet shares ...