& SanciesWid Pet “Scooting” Cou Indicate Tapeworm (NAPSA)—What does it mean when your dog or cat “scoots” across the carpet, or you discover egg segments resembling pieces of rice in your home? >: cee. cua a ba ane hae. oe * a ie eee ee See Dine 2, If your dog hasfleas, there’s a good chance he or she mayalso have tapeworm. It could mean your pet has tapeworms, particularly if it has been exposed to fleas. Studies show that 25 to 50 percent of dogs and cats infested with fleas also have tapeworms. As tapeworms mature in a dog or cat’s small intestine, egg-filled segments break off and are excreted. The segments mayirritate the anal area, causing your pet to “scoot” its hindquarters across your yard or carpet. If you discover wriggling, eggfilled tapeworm segments resem- bling grains of rice on your pet’s hindquarters, in its feces or its bedding, in the carpet or on your family’s clothing, it’s time to treat your pet for tapeworms. Now it’s easy to treat pets for tapeworm at home with a new medication. The first over-thecounter tapeworm control contain- ing praziquantel, Tape Worm Tabs is FDA approved and proven 100 percent safe and effective against tapewormsin dogs andcats. Tape Worm Tabs are available through pet and farm supply stores. To find the nearest retailer, visit www.tradewindsforpets.com.
