Helminth in dogs

Many people consider that if the dog doesn't walk or has a walk only on the owners hands (small dog breeds), well-breed and does not pick anything up from the ground he couldn't get helminths. It's completely untrue. It doesn't give a complete guarantee, that dog has not helminths..

 

Worm diseases (helminthic invasions) are caused in dogs by different types of the pathogens. These diseases treatment requires comprehension of helminth type, life cycle and acuteness of infection.   There are several methods for treatment of helminthiases in dogs, which can be use depending from the specific situation. These methods include drugs, deworming and other preventive measures, such as sanitation and hygiene. The complex of such measures allows treating and controlling helminthiases in dogs effectively.

The sources of helminth infection in dogs

  • Contact with the animals infected by helminth.
  • Ingestion or flea bites and other types of insects. Fleas are intermediate transporters of helminth, as the rest insects.
  •  Soil, stagnant water, pools, grass, garbage in the street, floor in the entrance, bedding, owners shoes - all this are the spreading factor.

Helminth larvae can get in the organism of pet in the following ways:

  • paws licking;
  • bringing the stick to the owner or own toys from the ground;
  • sniffing or licking the owner's shoes;
  • eating faulty crude meat or fish, which are the source of helminth.

Type of helminth in dogs

Helminth are of different shapes and sizes, thus they divided in 3 main groups (classes).

  • Trematodes (flukes);
  • Cestodes (tape worms);
  • Nematodes (round worms).

Identification of potential signs of helminth

Helminth invasions is difficult to detect in dogs, but there are certain signs and symptoms, and they are very variable. Helminth can cause a number of problems starting from dull coat to vomiting. There are the most common signs of helminth invasion in animals:

  • diarrhea;
  • lost of weight;
  • bellied look;
  • coat bad appearance (dull, dandruff etc.);
  • blood in excrements (bright-red or dark-violet);
  • intestinal blockage;
  • lethargy;
  • vomiting;
  • breath disorders (cough, pneumonia).

Treatment of helminth in dogs

Preventive processings is recommended to carry out once in a quarter, or before the vacination of the animal.

Treatment is carried out considering the pathogen biology, means with periodicity in the processing.

ProVET TM has in the arsenal of anthelminthic drugs several release forms (spot-on, suspension, tablets).

Veterinary drugs MOXISTOP and PRAZISTOP are well established among the pet owners, as confirmed by their positive feedbacks. They will help your pet to geeting rid of annoying parasites..