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Worms in dogs are very common, with up to 1/5 of all dogs are infected with intestinal parasites; roundworms, tapeworms, cocci and Guardia. In this article I will review the most common types of worms, and how I can tell if your dog has worms.
I'll then I'll show you how to prevent dog worms, and gives the best ways to treat them, both with conventional medicine, natural solutions.
Roundworms are the most common; these worms are 1-3 inches long, white, conical or round, hence the name of the roundworm.
The veterinary name for earthworms is Boxcar cans. It is those who have the most pups when diagnosed with worms. Dogs with worms often have a distended belly that appears swollen.
In large infestations can cause vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss, although most pet owners are diagnosed by seeing a worm in your dog's stool.
These are easily transmitted through a dog worm eggs in feces and soil.
Tapeworms are the next most common intestinal parasite of dogs; they are known as Diploid cans. Most dogs with tapeworms have few clinical signs, although heavy infestations can cause intestinal discomfort and weight loss.
These are easily diagnosed by finding tapeworm segments in your dog's segments are flat, white, and sometimes described as flat rice grains.
Dogs get most tapeworms after eating a chip; life cycle includes tapeworm matures in a chip to be transmitted to other dogs.
Tapeworms can also be transmitted to other animals like your dog eats a mouse.
Cocci is a microscopic parasite that often causes intestinal worm diarrhea in puppies but can affect older dogs whose immune system is weakened.
Cocci is spread from dog to dog through eggs in feces, contaminated water and the environment.
Some dogs may have a small number of cocci in the intestinal tract, but the body develops if the puppy is under stress such as overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, leading to diarrhea. Cocci can be diagnosed by microscopic fecal flotation veterinarian, and should be suspected in any puppy diarrhea does not respond to traditional treatment of roundworm.
Guardia is a waterborne intestinal parasite, which most often affects adult dogs that cause diarrhea; it is also known as beaver fever Guardia enters the water through contamination by wild animals like beavers and infected dogs.
Guardia cysts proliferate in the intestinal tract, which leads to signs of diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stools.
It is very difficult to diagnose parasite in veterinary practice, though many doctors can not treat your dog to a conventional drug Guardia.
If you're like most people, your furry friend is your first baby.
Many people worry needlessly about how your dog will handle a baby in your life. Many homeowners think about getting rid of the pet of the family because of fears they harm the baby. Please do not do it unless there is no other option.
Most dogs, when treated properly trained and able to handle life with a newborn very well.
Children and pets are wonderful companions when raised properly together and learned how to behave with others.
Children who grow up in a home with pets learn respect and love for animals, and above all, respect for life. As children get older, they can learn responsibility by helping to care for the animals. Pets enrich our lives and our children beyond belief. |
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