Dog Worming
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The Importance of Dog Worming
Ensuring your dog is regularly wormed is crucial for protecting it from internal parasites. This process involves administering medications in either liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least annually?"more frequently if they’re often around children. Any dogs showing signs of infection should be treated immediately, and all breeding females should be wormed before mating.
Understanding Roundworms
Roundworms are common parasites, especially from the Ascarid family, living in the small intestine of dogs. Others can infest the large intestine, blood vessels, and respiratory tract. Ascarids feed on partially digested food, posing a significant threat to puppies. They can penetrate a puppy’s gut wall, traveling through the blood to the liver and lungs. From there, they ascend the trachea to be coughed up and swallowed, ending back in the gut. Infected puppies may suffer from conditions such as hepatitis, pneumonia, seizures, and gut obstructions, making regular treatment essential.
As puppies mature, many worms migrate to the muscles and form cysts, lying dormant until the female dog becomes pregnant. Then, they travel to the puppies’ lungs, which is why almost every puppy is born with roundworms and requires regular worming.
Impact on Humans
Roundworms can also infect humans, though it's rare for them to cause disease. Maintaining good hygiene and exercising caution with children and puppies can effectively manage this risk.
Recognizing and Treating Tapeworms
Tapeworms often cause dogs to drag their rear end along the floor due to itching. If you notice worm segments in your dog’s feces, treatment should be administered promptly.
Conclusion
As a dedicated dog owner, I ensure my pets are wormed at least twice a year. Worming tablets are affordable and readily available at supermarkets or pet stores, so there’s no reason to skip this essential care.
Thank you for reading. I hope you found this information helpful.
?" John Moore
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