In the list of dog entry requirements, which practice item is used to protect against certain parasites?

• A. Microchip
• B. Rabies vaccine
• C. Tapeworm treatment
• D. AHC or pet passport

Answer: (C)

Protection against parasites is addressed by giving tapeworm treatment before travel. Some countries require dogs to be treated for tapeworms to prevent introducing tapeworm eggs into the country. This deworming targets intestinal tapeworms and is a precaution tied to border health rules, not a vaccination or an identification document.

The other items serve different purposes: a microchip is for identifying the animal, a rabies vaccine protects against rabies, and an AHC or pet passport is a document showing health status and vaccinations. Tapeworm treatment is the measure that directly protects against a parasite.