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My dogs had tapeworms. How do I clean my house to prevent reinfection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 4 years old | 80 lbs

What do I need to do to clean the house after my three dogs have had tapeworm?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2017

A very good scrub of the house will suffice. Steam mop the hardworking surfaces, and you can steam clean the carpets as well. It's important to remove any fecal material from the home, as that's how tapeworm infection is passed.

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