Five Types of Worms in Dogs
And how to treat your dog for it
Ref: https://www.petcaresupplies.com/blog/types-of-dog-worms-and-methods-to-get-rid-of-them/
Tapeworms
•The most common type of worms found in pets. •Usually looks like white, segmented section connected with each other•Causes health problems like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and lethargy.
Treatment:Medication like Epsiprantel or Drontal
Hookworms
•Hook shaped•Found in pets’ intestines•Causes pale gums, anemia, skin irritation, blood in stool and weight loss in pets
Treatment:Dewormers for at least 3 months
Roundworms
•infect dogs through contaminated feces ingestion or from mother to puppies during nursing •Found in pets’ intestines and can be up to 7 inches long•Causes swollen belly, dull coat, diarrhea and vomiting etc
Treatment:Medications like Canex and Popantel
Whipworms
• Sucks dogs’ blood• Found in large intestine of dogs• Causes flatulence, anemia, bloody stool, weight loss and diarrhea
Treatment:Dewormer such as Fenbendazole
Heartworms
• Most dreadful type of worms• Harms dogs heart and lungs severely• Causes dull coat, coughing, swollen belly
Treatment:Heartworm preventives like Heartgard Plus, Sentinel etc
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