intestinal parisites

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Registered: 06-14-1999
intestinal parisites
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Mon, 12-27-2004 - 10:53pm
We just found out our cat has tapeworm. I'm worried that she could have given it to my 2 yr. old. He has, on occasion gotten into the litter box. Also, I've seen the cat sitting on his potty chair. I called the pediatrician's office and talked to the nurse. She said she doesn't think that the kind of tapeworm a cat has can be passed to a human. I don't think she is right. Can tapeworms be passed from a pet to a human? What symtoms would I look for? How would we treat it? If anyone has knowledge or experience in this area, I'd appreciate some advice.
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Tue, 12-28-2004 - 5:36pm

Hi Skystrider


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Registered: 10-01-2002
Tue, 12-28-2004 - 9:16pm

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Registered: 06-14-1999
Tue, 12-28-2004 - 10:32pm
Thanks for the info. Our vet said the cat probably got tapeworm because she is a mouser, so I hope that doesn't mean she has the echinacaccus. I saw the worm at the vet's office though and it was easily big enough to be seen. All the cats had a bout with fleas recently too, so it could be either kind. In any case, they didn't seem too concerned at the pediatricians office, so I probably will just wait and see what happens. I'm a little worried because the very day we found out about the cat, my two year old dumped out the cat litter box. I'll let you know if anything more comes of the situation.
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Registered: 06-14-1999
Tue, 12-28-2004 - 10:35pm
Wren,
The blueberry idea sounds like a good plan. My child will like this remedy whether he needs it or not. Will blueberries work for any type of intestinal parasite? I've also heard that alot of pumpkin seeds are good, but it's alot harder to get a two year old to eat pumpkin seeds.
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Registered: 10-01-2002
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 11:33am

Yes

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