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| What are worms and how can it affect your pet? An image of the common earthworm might come to mind, but those are actually harmless when compared to the much more dangerous worms that can damage your pet's well-being and cause you serious distress. |
Here are some ways to minimize
the chance of worm infections. |
• Keep surroundings sanitary
• Practice good hygiene
• Preventing scavenging of carcasses
• Proper diet
• Worming of new pups and kittens |
| Pets get worms from ingesting fleas, eating other small animals or their feces, contaminated soil that contains worm eggs, or through an infected mother to her puppies during pregnancy. |
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| The most common internal parasite, roundworms are especially prevalent in puppies. Roundworms live in the intestines and deprive their hosts of nutrients. On average they are about 3-5 inches long. A slender, spaghetti-noodle shaped worm can be found in the stools of a dog that is heavily infested, or a fecal exam by a veterinarian will reveal roundworm eggs. |
| Symptoms of Infection: |
Treatment: |
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Weight Loss
• Dull, Scruffy fur
• Swollen abdomen |
• Diarrhea
• Malnutrition
• Loss of appetite
• Respiratory distress |
Treatment is simple thanks to several safe and effective drugs that are available to kill roundworms in the intestine. The drugs temporarily anesthetize the worms so they pass out of the animal with a normal bowel movement. It is recommended to give de-worming treatments to your pets at least once every six months. |
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| Many people mistaken ringworm to be a disease associated with worms. In actual fact, despite its name, ringworm has got nothing to do with worms. It is a fungal infection. The appearance of ringworms is the reason behind the name as it looks like a ring or round circle on the skin.
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| Symptoms of Infection: |
Treatment: |
• Patches of hair loss
• Red Circular scaly areas with raised edges
• Small round nodes with possible bacterial infection frequently accompanying ringworm.
• Excessive scratching or pawing in one area with possible bacterial infection |
Topical shampoo therapy is used in almost every case, especially in longer haired pets. It is common to clip some or all of the hair in some pets to make it more effective. These baths will also remove infected hairs that can be the source of an infection to people or other animals. Humans are vulnerable hosts to ringworms too, so it's important to create a safe environment for both you and your pet. |
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| The common dog tapeworm is transmitted through fleas. The usual sign of infestation are egg sacks around the anus. Egg sacks look grains of rice that may or may not be moving. Bodies of Tapeworms can be several feet in length if not more. If left untreated, it may become so long that it obstructs the intestines.
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| Symptoms of Infection: |
Treatment: |
• Anal irritation
• 1/4" White worms in stool
• Vomiting, Loss of appetite
• Dried segments in pet bedding (similar to cucumber seeds)
• Diarrhea (rare) |
The most common form of tapeworms in pets can be treated by a single injection or oral dosage. They are safe and effective and can be easily mixed with food. |
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