Read About Worms in Dogs

Worms in Dogs - Facts

1. Problem Definition:

   Sometimes there are parasites in dog's intestines like worms. Worms are of different kinds and the common ones are roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms and whipworms.

2. Symptoms:

   The following symptoms occur when the dog is infested with wo/Dogs-Puppies/Dog-Health-Care/rms:
   1. Dogs suffer from diarrhea which sometimes contains blood.
   2. Some parts of the hair turn dry.
   3. The dogs vomit and sometimes and worms can appear in the vomit.
   4. The dog loses weight.

3. Duration of Problem:

   This problem can last from a few weeks to several months depending on the severity of the infestation.

4. Exposure:

   Stool-contaminated soil is the main cause of this infection. Make sure the yard is clean from stool. The yard should be cleaned regularly. Puppies born to a dog with this infection will also be infected.

Worms in Dogs - Prevention & Treatment

1. The Treatment:

   A sample of the dog's stool should be examined under the microscope to see what kind of worm is infecting the dog. There are different medications for different worms and the vet will give you the specific medicine.

2. Prevention:

   This infection can be prevented by removing feces from the yard. The stool should be taken to the vet if you think the dog is infected.

3. Precautions:

   You should go to the vet immediately when you detect that the dog is infected. The yard should be kept clean regularly. The wormer which the vet gives for the specific worm infection only should be used. When getting a new puppy make sure the parents of the puppy and the puppy are wormed.

4. Helpful Supplies:

   You will need cleaning accessories to keep the yard clean for the dog.

   Worms in Dogs - Concerns

5. Level of Seriousness:

   Heavy infestation of the intestine may be fatal for the dog or puppy.

6. Lasting Consequences:

   The worms tend to reappear if the places where the dog stays are not clean. Some worms are persistent and year long medication is recommended.

7. Genetics:

   Worms will occur in puppies when the bitch is infected with worms when giving birth.

8. Lifestyle Accommodations:

   Some believe that a proper diet can prevent the dog from getting infected with worms.

9. Expense:

   This problem can be treated with medicines and is not very expensive when compared to more complicated diseases.