How do I Know if My Dog has Worms?
Worms. Disgusting, horrible little things that make our dogs truly miserable.
Worse still, dog worms cause illnesses and can lead to serious health problems.
According to our friends over at www.dogworms.co.uk, on the topic of diagnosing our dogs with a worm infestation, they say:
- Loose stools
- Breath odour
- General lack of coat condition As the article rightly explains, all dogs can have worms at some time or another. The key to preventing infestation or re-infestation is to worm your dog regularly (the veterinary recommended frequency is four times per year). If you are concerned that your dog may have worms the best course of action is to have your dog examined by a vet.
All dogs will have worms at some point in their lives with younger dogs being be more at risk. Preventing and treating worms can be relatively easy especially when caught early. There are five main types of dog worms – whip worm, round worm, hook worm and the tape worm and parasitic flat worm.
In this article, it explains the various symptoms of different types of canine worms which include:
- Weight loss- Loose stools
- Breath odour
- General lack of coat condition As the article rightly explains, all dogs can have worms at some time or another. The key to preventing infestation or re-infestation is to worm your dog regularly (the veterinary recommended frequency is four times per year). If you are concerned that your dog may have worms the best course of action is to have your dog examined by a vet.
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