Once in a lifetime all dogs are likely to suffer from worms at some point in their life. As a owner of dog, it is essential to know all about them. We all know worms in our pets are bad, thats the reason it needs to be recognized and treat them accordingly. In this blog, you will know how many types of worms are there and how to recognize and treat them.
Types of Worms in Pets:
Roundworms in Canine And Feline:
These are white and can grow up to 17.5cm long. You can mostly find them in your pet’s feces or vomit. roundworms are the most common worms found in dog and it may be difficult to find in puppies who get infected from their mother’s milk or when they are in the uterus. Some of the symptoms are:
- Swollen or bloated stomach
- Dull and lack lustre coat
- Diarrhea and vomiting
- Poor appetite
- Weight loss
- Poor growth
Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats:
These are nasty little worms that are found in broken pieces in your dog’s feces or in their vomit. They have rice like structure. You will also find them around your dog’s anus or in their bedding. You will see them moving when found. They can be difficult to detect but you can watch for these symptoms:
- Abdominal pains
- Weight loss
- Itching around the anus
- Diarrhea and vomiting
- Seems agitated for no reason
Hookworms in Dogs and Cats:
You will be not able to see the hookworms with your naked eye. This can only be identified through a microscope. For this, you need to take the fresh stool sample to your vet to diagnose the hookworms. You will not get to see any evidence of them in your pets stool or vomit. Some of the symptoms are:
- Weight loss
- Blood in the stool
- Poor development in puppies
- Anemia
- Pale gums
- Irritated skin
Whipworms in Dogs and Cats:
The same goes with whipworms that you cannot see them with naked eyes and no evidence can be seen. You need to take a fresh stool sample to the vet to detect whipworms. It needs to be identified under the microscope. Symptoms that can be seen our:
- Diarrhea
- Stools with blood or mucus
- Anemia
- Weight loss
- Flatulence
- Lack of energy
Treatment for Worms in Dogs and Cats:
There are different type of treatments for worms which are available on the market in various forms such as
- Tablet: These tablets may come in other flavors where your dog or cat will not hesitate to have. The branded and well know tablets for deworming pets are Drontal, Milbemax, Popantel, Veloxa etc.
- Granules: There are pets which refuse tablets, for them granules are an easier method to feed. Best granules to deworm pets are Panacur Worming Granules, Granofen Granules etc.
- Spot-ons: Revolution for dogs, Revolution for cats.
Make sure you read the label carefully and select the appropriate product for your pet’s.