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HELP! My Dog Has Worms!
Help! My Dog Has Worms! OK, don’t panic! Unfortunately, worms are unavoidable when you have a dog. Don’t get me wrong, worms are serious, and can cause some really unpleasant symptoms for your beloved pooch. But there are many effective worming treatments available.
I think my dog has worms… How do I know for sure?
The short answer is you don’t need to know for sure. You just need to follow a regular dog worming treatment program every 3 months. Your dog may not show any symptoms at first, hence why it’s so important to worm regularly – prevention is better than a cure. Some symptoms that your dog may have worms are:- Your dog has an itchy bottom that they scrape along the floor or furniture.
- Poor appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Poor coat condition.
How did my dog get worms??
They are acquired from a variety of places, that you won’t be able to control:- Animal poo – dogs seem to have an unhealthy interest in each other’s poo. (Don’t get me started on fox poo).
- Fleas – flea bites dog, dog bites flea, dog swallows flea, dog gets worms.
- Mother’s milk
- and a variety of other sources.
Wait, what are worms?
In the UK, there are two main types of worms. Roundworm and Tapeworm. Roundworms are spread through the environment whereas tapeworms us an intermediate host to infect other dogs – it’s usually the flea. Some of the worms will spread across the host, most of these nasties will quite happily live in the small instestine and will feed on the digested food.Aww… are they all that bad?
Yes! They can cause some really unpleasant symptoms in your dog, and potentially fatal consequences for puppies. It is also possible for the worms to cross over to the humans – especially young children.What can I do to prevent this?
A regular worming program is essential.- Worm your dogs every 3 months.
Worm your puppies every fortnight until they reach 12 weeks, then every four weeks until they reach six months. REMEMBER puppies are vulnerable to worms and it can potentially be fatal to them.
- Be a responsible pet owner and always poop and scoop when you’re out and about.
- Regularly disinfect your dog’s food and water bowls. Remember to use a pet friendly disinfectant though.
What treatment should I give?
There are a few options available to you: Liquid dog wormers Powders Dog worming tablet
We recommend Drontal Plus Dog Wormer Tablets. They’re easy to administer (especially wrapped in some sliced meat).
Few things to remember though…
Because fleas can cause tapeworm, it is important to get the fleas under control too.
And if your dog has recently suffered from worms, then you should also treat him for fleas – otherwise the infection cycle may continue.
Hope this helps. Remember, any questions, let us know and we will get one of our SQPs to get in touch with you to advise.]]>
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