Dog worms are unfortunately a fact of life if you own one or more dogs.Since dog worms are parasites, they have an interesting relationship with the dog. On the one hand, they depend on the dog to supply nutrients and protection so that they can multiply and survive as a species.On the other hand, if they are too successful at this they might kill the dog, thereby depriving them of what they need to survive.
The result of this is that they mainly toe the middle line and ensure that both they and the dog survive. What does this mean to you the dog owner?
Well firstly it means that some worm infestations will not be evident to you as the dog will not show many physical signs of having a worm problem.This is particularly true in adult dogs, whereas puppies tend to be have heavier worm burdens and show signs of ill health.
Secondly, in all likelihood you will need to have a stool sample tested to determine the worm load present in your dog. Again there are exceptions - puppies may vomit up adult roundworms for all to see, while tapeworm segments can be observed in the stool of dogs of all ages.
Thirdly, because they are supreme survivors, worms have a few tricks up their sleeve to increase their chances of surviving as a species. One of these nifty little moves is that part of their lifecycle takes place outside of the dog's body. So even if you treat your dog for worms, there is a good chance that it will be re-infected before you have put the deworming medication back in the cupboard!
Le Doc is a veterinarian. He has written a Free Report entitled "Does Your Dog Have Worms?" |
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