PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Flea-infested cats may become infected with tapeworms from fleas ingested while grooming. While not common, people can also become infected with tapeworms by inadvertently ingesting fleas. Scabies, or infection by the mange mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is another zoonotic external parasite of the skin of cats.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dog or cat may swallow a flea while self-grooming. Once the flea is digested by the dog or cat, the larval tapeworm is able to develop into an adult tapeworm. The adult tapeworm is made up of many small segments, called proglottids, each about the size of a grain of rice.

Detailed explanation-3: -For cats and dogs, the most commonly noted external parasites include FLEAS, and TICKS, and occasionally EAR and MANGE MITES (otodectes, demodex and sarcoptes). FLEAS: Fleas are spread from exposure to other animals, commonly other cats, dogs, and rodents that your outdoor cat or dog may interact with.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fleas are carriers for tapeworm eggs. If a flea jumps onto your cat, they could accidentally ingest the flea by grooming or scratching. If the cat eats a flea it’s almost a guarantee that the pet will contract a tapeworm. Another easy way for your cat to contract worms is by indirect contact.