five types of dog worms

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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