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*Several species occur in dogs, varying in length from approximately 0.5-5m.
 
*Several species occur in dogs, varying in length from approximately 0.5-5m.
 
*Some species may also occur in the fox.
 
*Some species may also occur in the fox.
*The adults live in the small intestine and appear to cause little harm, but the exiting proglottids may cause pruritis.
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*The adults live in the small intestine and appear to cause little harm, but the exiting proglottids may cause pruritus.
 
*The prevalence of each species varies in different groups of dogs depending on their diet, that is, whether or not they have access to fresh meat, offal or rabbits.
 
*The prevalence of each species varies in different groups of dogs depending on their diet, that is, whether or not they have access to fresh meat, offal or rabbits.
 
*The prepatent period is generally 6-8weeks.
 
*The prepatent period is generally 6-8weeks.