HEALTH & WELLNESS
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AACL – Animal Anti-Cruelty League
We’re excited and honoured to feature South Africa’s second largest independent animal welfare organisation on PetlifeSA for one year, starting July 2019.
HOW TAPEWORMS AFFECT PETS & THEIR OWNERS
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Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal worms shaped like a tape measure. They live and grow in the intestines. These parasites need either an animal or human host to survive. That’s why it’s important for pet owners to know a little more about them.
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Speak to your veterinarian about the best parasite protection for your pets.
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