Latin Name

Taenia multiceps, T. hydatigena, T. ovis, T. pisiformis, T. serialis, T. taeniaeformis

Seen in Cats and Dogs?

T. taeniaeformis only seen in cats, others are found in dogs only

How does my pet become infected?

T. multiceps, T. hydatigena and T. ovis - ingestion of raw meat and offal of sheep, cattle and/or pigs
T. pisiformis and T. serialis - ingestion of rabbits
T. taeniaeformis - ingestion of rodents

Signs

Usually no clinical signs. Occasionally small white dots in faeces can be observed.

Warnings

Rarely, Man has been reported to act as intermediate host to T. multiceps