Scientists have created a 'smart collar' that can prevent tapeworm in dogs by delivering a regular dose of a deworming drug automatically. The new smart collar has praziquantel in it, the most effective deworming drug, which reduces the dog's risk of tapeworm, also limiting the risk of spreading it. Eighteen smart deworming collars were field tested in the Seni district of China, and 523 dogs were tested in Henzuo city. Dogs in the trial were randomly selected from all the registered dogs in each area, where tapeworm outbreaks have become endemic. Those in Henzuo had a 34 per cent risk of a positive test during the 12 months test, again similar to the control group.

Source: Daily Mail July 08, 2021 18:00 UTC