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=='''Dipylidium caninum'''==
=='''Dipylidium caninum'''==
[[Image:Dipylidium caninum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Dipylidium caninum'' - Taenia of Dogs and Cats Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
[[Image:Dipylidium caninum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Dipylidium caninum'' - Taenia of Dogs and Cats Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
{{Taxobox
|name =''Dipylidium caninum
|kingdom =Animalia
|phylum =Platyhelminthes
|class =Cestoda
|sub-class =Cyclophyllidea
|order =
|super-family =
|family =Dipylidiidae
|sub-family =
|genus =Dipylidium
|species ='''''D. caninum'''''
}}
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
''D. caninum'' is a very commonly seen parasite of dogs and cats, growing to 50cm long in the small intestine. It is of minor clinical significance, causing no more than occasional anal irritation. Diarrhoea may result if the tapeworms are present in large numbers. The proglottids are motile and can upset owners when they drop onto the furniture or floor.
''D. caninum'' is a very commonly seen parasite of dogs and cats, growing to 50cm long in the small intestine. It is of minor clinical significance, causing no more than occasional anal irritation. Diarrhoea may result if the tapeworms are present in large numbers. The proglottids are motile and can upset owners when they drop onto the furniture or floor.
==Identification==
==Identification==