Introduction to Worms in Dogs
Worms in dogs are the most disgusting things. Worms cause numerous
problems in dogs. They make your handsome dog look sick and ugly. They
irritate your dog and cause a lot of trouble to your dear friend. There
are many kinds of worms that disturb the dogs. Some of them are
tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and heartworm. Tapeworm is
easily identifiable because it comes out with stools and looks exactly
like pieces of dried rice grains. Roundworm may be present in the vomit
of a dog. The other worms are not that easy to catch hold of. But you
will definitely find a marked change in the behavior of your dog if it
contracts a worm infection. The dog will become anemic and might have
abdominal cramps. In most cases there is a severe weight loss and a loss
of appetite.
Heartworm is the deadliest of all the worms. It can be called even a
killer worm because it can be fatal to the dog. They are not even
detected in stools. Only if you do a blood test of your dog, you will
come to know about the existence of the worm in the dog’s body. You
should take the dog to a vet regularly for check up and medical test.
Sometimes worms even enter human body. Mostly children are affected
because they have a habit of putting their fingers in their mouth.
Sometimes soil is contaminated with the feces of a dog. The feces may
contain roundworms. Roundworms can enter human bodies through this
pathway. Hookworms can enter your skin directly and can even travel
under the skin causing rashes. Dogs can have hookworms on them. The
hookworms may move to sand or soil if the dog sits on the soil. Now even
if you sit on the same sand, you will get a hookworm under your skin.
Heartworms and tapeworms cannot get relocated to you from your pet dog.
Home remedies:
It’s a myth that home remedies never work on dogs. Food stuffs like
garlic juice, carrot powder can actually eradicate worms from the
intestines of a dog. They also provide long lasting prevention against
worms. Natural herbs eliminate many kinds of worms. Papaya seeds,
fennel, cloves are also known to be active against worms. Home remedies
are cheap and can be easily applied. You do not need extra tools or
supplies to prepare these natural medicines. Garlic and carrot are food
items that are present in almost every household. But always consult a
vet before doing anything.
Medical treatments:
There are many antibiotics and medicines that can de-worm your dog. It
is very crucial thing to remove the worms from the intestines of the
dog. If the worms are not removed at an early stage they may cause
serious ailments to the dog. The dog will become weak and fragile.
Ultimately a stage will come when you will not be able to do anything.
So make hay while the sun shines.
Stick to the dosage prescribed by the vet. Maybe your dog has started
recovering. Don’t suddenly stop giving medicines to your dog. This may
have negative impacts on its health.
There are liquid medicines available too. If your dog doesn’t like
chewable tablets then give the liquid medicines. There are many
preventive medicines as well. If you ask your family vet, he will let
you know about the preventive medicines. If you use such a medicine then
your dog will never have a worm infestation.
Dogs are wonderful. Keep them healthy and happy. Always notice their
antics and behavior. They can’t speak so they deserve a little more
attention.
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