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if your pet has tapeworm and they drop them in your bed can i have them also by traveling onto me or just by touching them? And what shall I do to find out if there is a possibility that I have them?

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Hi: Great question :)

You can not get tapeworm by them "traveling onto you, or by touching them" The only way you can get them is the same way your pet got them...by ingesting a flea. I am providing you with a fabulous link to read all about tapeworms and how to treat them for your pet. Please consider a monthly topical flea preventative for your pet to limit the possibility of tapeworm. Good luck

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_tapeworm.html#Can_People_Get_Them

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