Dog Health Care VIDEO: Checking for Worms & Deworming Your Dog
A simple video on how to check for worms in your dog, and how to de-worm your dog or puppy properly. follow these instructions by Sarah Tingle
What Causes Worms In Dogs?
Several types of internal parasites – including the lethal heartworm – are on the lookout to take up residence in Man’s best friend, the faithful dog. What’s more, many of the worms that infest dogs are known as “zoonotic,” meaning they’ll infest humans as well. Learn more about what causes worms in dogs.
Dewormer Side Effects in Dogs
Vomiting and diarrhea are the most common side effects of deworming a dog. That’s because the drugs that is poisonous to intestinal parasites are also strong enough to upset a dog‘s digestive system. In most cases, these effects are mild and don’t last very long. A dog being dewormed also may show signs of lethargy [...]
Types of Canine Worms
Dog worms come in many forms and effect your dog in a different way. Knowing what they are, and the symptoms they cause your dog to experience will help you treat your dog as early as possible and prevent future occurrences. The following lists the most common types of dog worms. Roundworms Roundworms infest a [...]
Diagnosis of Canine Worms
Rex has been showing symptoms of intestinal worms. Plus, he appears to have tiny segments of some kind of worm around his anus. Should a sample of Rex’s stool be tested by a veterinarian? Will he need a blood test? Learn what veterinary tests will tell if a dog has worms and what kind they are.
What Are the Symptoms of Canine Worms?
Something’s wrong with Fido. He’s lost weight and his hair has turned dry, and he just doesn’t look well. Now he’s start vomiting and he has diarrhea. It looks like there’s something in his stool. Could it be worms? Check out whether Fido’s symptoms indicate he might have intestinal parasites known as worms.
Preventing Canine Worms
Sheena the dog likes to go after squirrels and chase strays on her walk. She’s been known to eat the carcasses of rabbits, mice and birds. Her owner must not be aware that letting the dog near wild and stray animals could expose it to canine parasites. Learn about other ways to prevent worms in dogs.
Treating Canine Worms – Dewormers and Worming Schedules
Princess the dog has given birth to a beautiful litter of six pups. They’re so cute, but those pups are so vulnerable, too. Even though we wormed her before she was mated, Princess still could have caught worms during her pregnancy and passed them on to her puppies. Find out how to schedule de-worming treatment for dogs and puppies.