Do dogs get tapeworms from eating cockroaches, or only fleas?

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Hi Hummer has I think tape worms again he doesnt go outside and i dont put him down I was wondering if he ate baby cockeroach would that give them worms? Cause them eating fleas give them worms right? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 12 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Dogs typically get tapeworms from eating infected fleas, not cockroaches. If Hummer Shaggy (who is very cute!) ate a cockroach, then he won't get tapeworms from that. It's important to make sure that he does have flea treatment given month to prevent him from getting fleas and subsequently tapeworms. I imagine he goes outside to go potty, and even that would be enough to cause him to get fleas. Fleas can also be carried inside by other animals and humans (on their clothes). I recommend using a product such as Revolution or Advantage. I hope this helps :-)

Do dogs get tapeworms from eating cockroaches, or only fleas?

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