Hi Sue, I know the flea is the intermittant host for tapeworms, flea ridden chipmunks were the plague of my life when I had cats and no the consumption of fur didn't help control the tapeworm. The cats caught the fleas, obviously the kill was fresh and then passed them onto the dogs, dogs nibbled the itchy fleas ingested them and bingo tapeworm! Kitties have gone to heaven, fitted carpets were removed and Pergo put down and touch wood no more fleas and no more tape. Judy Kelly used to breed field trial beagles and they were wormed for tape regularly because of consuming the odd flea infested bunnie. When working the fields they'd eat whatever they found that was tasty even if a bit hung and yep they got tapeworm. I wouldn't rely on fur and feather with fresh or rotten flesh. Oh and by the by many birds have lice so that's another nice thing to have around! Now the crow !!
Rose -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: June 12, 2003 3:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Yuck On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 12:27:50 -0400 Rose Tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi Esta, > What now?? Tapeworm medications:-) Actually tapeworms are from fleas and fleas usually won't stay on a "cold" body. I've been told that the fur or feathers ingested along with fresh flesh are natures wormers......Does anyone know if this is true or not? Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara
