Should you see worms on your dog, take him/her to the vet and wrap the worms in damp cotton wool and take them too.
Dog Worms Symptoms include weight loss, weakness, diarrhoea, dry and coarse fur and an increase in appetite. Puppies can also have a pot belly. Infection can appear visibly in faeces, vomit and could show around the bottom area.
Dogs should be wormed regularly as even healthy looking dogs can carry worms which could cause suffering and in extreme cases even death.
Dog Worms Roundworm. You should carry out a worm control programme with adult dogs being treated against roundworms and tapeworms and young dogs being treated against roundworm from a very young age.
Dog Worms Tapeworm. Fleas carry tapeworm eggs so treat with a flea treatment on a regular basis.
Ensure you clean and disinfect the dog's water and food bowls regularly.
Worms can come from contact with other infected animals, eating raw meat, infected parasites or prey animals and from eating the larvae or eggs of worms perhaps in grass or faeces.
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ReplyDeletePrevention is still best if we want our darlings to be worm-free. My dog has yearly deworming plus she takes Heartguard for the prevention of heartworms. It's really difficult to monitor our dogs' whereabouts so it's better to be informed about these parasites and do something about it. Our vets have wonderful information regarding the prevention and treatment of these worms. Ask your vet and don't forget to check out this resource site: http://dogsaholic.com/care/worms-in-dogs.html
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