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Tapeworms are usually caused by fleas. Fleas carry tapeworm eggs. If the dog is chewing on himself, he is ingesting the fleas, which introduce the tapeworms into his digestive system. You will need a worm medicine specific to tapeworms. Most general dog wormers are not effective. It would be best to take him to the vet. You will also need to treat the fleas.

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