Tapeworms
Tapeworms are long, segmented
worms. They are transmitted when a dog ingests
a larval stage of the worm found in a
flea or the raw meat of small mammals. A dog that hunts on its own
or has had fleas will likely develop
tapeworms. Individual tapeworm
segments are easily seen in freshly
passed feces or around the anus of
an infected dog. Special dewormers
are required for treatment.
Roundworms
The roundworm
classifcation encompasses many
worm types, including ascarids,
hookworms, whipworms, and
heartworms. The intestinal worms
are transmitted by the ingestion of
feces or feces-contaminated soil
that contains worm eggs. The transmission of the
heartworm, however, requires an intermediate host
such as a mosquito for propagation. Your veterinarian will perform a specialized microscopic examination of feces (for intestinal worms) or blood (for
heartworms) to determine the presence of roundworms. Treatment or prevention with medication is
effective, but it should be repeated regularly and
monitored to determine if reinfection has occurred.
Deworm a dog with a veterinarian’s supervision.
The following describes in more detail the four
types of roundworms mentioned above .
Ascarids
are long, thin spaghetti-like worms that inhabit the intestine. Some types of these worms can
be seen in an infected dog’s feces. These worms
commonly create a problem in pups, where they
cause stunted growth, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting,
and a pot-bellied appearance. In severe cases,
ascarids can cause seizures (convulsions)
Hookworms
are tiny worms that attach themselves to the intestinal wall and suck blood from the
dog. They can be transmitted in utero and via the
mother’s milk to newborn pups. Consequently, pups
may have hookworms at a very early age. Signs of
infection include lethargy, stunted growth, anemia,
and dark, tarry feces. Hookworms are a life-threat
ening parasite at any age. Blood transfusions may
be necessary in advanced cases.
Whipworms
are tiny worms that inhabit and develop in the lower bowel. They often cause chronic
watery diarrhea and weight loss. Their life cycle is
longer than most intestinal parasites, and proper
timing of repeated deworming is important for their control.
Heartworms
are devastating
internal parasites that live in a dog’s
heart and in the big vessels near
the heart, where they cause severe
damage to the circulatory system and
lungs. They are transmitted by the
bite of a mosquito that has bitten an
infected dog. Treatment is diffcult,
but preventive measures are available. Dogs should have a blood test
for heartworms in early spring before
mosquito season begins. If the test is
positive, treatment may be attempted. If the test is negative, preventive
medication can be given to your dog
daily or on a monthly basis throughout the mosquito
season. Consult with your veterinarian to determine
the best heartworm prevention plan for your dog.
Tapeworms are long, segmented
worms. They are transmitted when a dog ingests
a larval stage of the worm found in a
flea or the raw meat of small mammals. A dog that hunts on its own
or has had fleas will likely develop
tapeworms. Individual tapeworm
segments are easily seen in freshly
passed feces or around the anus of
an infected dog. Special dewormers
are required for treatment.
Roundworms
The roundworm
classifcation encompasses many
worm types, including ascarids,
hookworms, whipworms, and
heartworms. The intestinal worms
are transmitted by the ingestion of
feces or feces-contaminated soil
that contains worm eggs. The transmission of the
heartworm, however, requires an intermediate host
such as a mosquito for propagation. Your veterinarian will perform a specialized microscopic examination of feces (for intestinal worms) or blood (for
heartworms) to determine the presence of roundworms. Treatment or prevention with medication is
effective, but it should be repeated regularly and
monitored to determine if reinfection has occurred.
Deworm a dog with a veterinarian’s supervision.
The following describes in more detail the four
types of roundworms mentioned above .
Ascarids
are long, thin spaghetti-like worms that inhabit the intestine. Some types of these worms can
be seen in an infected dog’s feces. These worms
commonly create a problem in pups, where they
cause stunted growth, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting,
and a pot-bellied appearance. In severe cases,
ascarids can cause seizures (convulsions)
Hookworms
are tiny worms that attach themselves to the intestinal wall and suck blood from the
dog. They can be transmitted in utero and via the
mother’s milk to newborn pups. Consequently, pups
may have hookworms at a very early age. Signs of
infection include lethargy, stunted growth, anemia,
and dark, tarry feces. Hookworms are a life-threat
ening parasite at any age. Blood transfusions may
be necessary in advanced cases.
Whipworms
are tiny worms that inhabit and develop in the lower bowel. They often cause chronic
watery diarrhea and weight loss. Their life cycle is
longer than most intestinal parasites, and proper
timing of repeated deworming is important for their control.
Heartworms
are devastating
internal parasites that live in a dog’s
heart and in the big vessels near
the heart, where they cause severe
damage to the circulatory system and
lungs. They are transmitted by the
bite of a mosquito that has bitten an
infected dog. Treatment is diffcult,
but preventive measures are available. Dogs should have a blood test
for heartworms in early spring before
mosquito season begins. If the test is
positive, treatment may be attempted. If the test is negative, preventive
medication can be given to your dog
daily or on a monthly basis throughout the mosquito
season. Consult with your veterinarian to determine
the best heartworm prevention plan for your dog.
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