How To Treat A Dog With Worms At Home
Introduction
It’s no fun finding out that your dog has worms. But with a little care and know-how, you can address the problem yourself! Here’s how:
Roundworms
Roundworms are the most common type of worm in dogs and puppies. They are long, thin and white or yellow in color. These worms live in the intestines of your dog where they lay thousands of eggs that pass out of his body with his droppings. Roundworms can spread to other dogs or puppies through contact with their infected feces.
Worm medications treat roundworm infestations by killing these parasites as they travel through your dog’s system. The best way to prevent this type of infestation is by treating all new pets before introducing them into your home, but sometimes an existing pet may still become infected despite precautions taken during puppyhood and adolescence (when roundworm eggs are more likely to be present).
Heartworms
Heartworms are a serious problem in dogs and can lead to heart failure. They’re spread by mosquitoes, so if your dog is outside he or she is at risk of contracting them. If you notice coughing or difficulty breathing, take your dog to the vet immediately. Heartworm medication is available over the counter and can be used to treat a case of worms that has progressed past the early stages.
Whipworms
Whipworms are one of the most common types of worms found in dogs and puppies.
Whipworms are tiny, threadlike parasites that live in the large intestine and cecum (the first part of your dog’s colon). They can cause diarrhea, weight loss and anemia.
They’re spread by contact with infected feces from other animals or people.
You can treat whipworm infection at home with a medicated dewormer pill called fenbendazole or pyrantel pamoate.. Each treatment lasts only 5 days because that’s how long it takes for new eggs to hatch inside your dog’s body—so you’ll need to give another round after 10 days if signs persist.
Tapeworms
Tapeworms are flat, segmented worms that live in the small intestine. They are transmitted by fleas, lice and ticks.
Tapeworms do not affect humans, but can cause problems for your dog if left untreated. Symptoms include weight loss and diarrhea. There are several options for treatment including deworming medications or natural remedies such as black walnut tea or garlic oil to kill tapeworms in dogs
Hookworms
Hookworms are a type of parasite that lives in the intestines of dogs and cats. They’re transmitted by the bite of an infected flea, and can cause severe anemia if left untreated. Hookworm infections can be treated with medications, but it’s important not to miss a dose so you don’t risk further damaging your pup’s body or letting the infection spread.
The first step is identifying whether or not your dog has worms at all: Do they seem tired? Are they losing weight? Or do they have diarrhea? If any of these symptoms are present, take them to see a vet right away; if none of these symptoms are present but there is still something wrong with your dog (other than them having worms), it’s worth taking him/her to see a vet anyway just in case there’s another underlying issue going on.
Once we’ve established that there is indeed infestation going on, here are some symptoms we may expect:
- Anemia (if hookworm numbers are high enough) — signs include pale ears/paws/gums; lethargy; weakness (inability to stand).
Sometimes knowing what is causing a problem and the root causes of that problem can help you solve it.
It is important to know what the problem is and the root causes of that problem. The symptoms can also help you solve it.
Knowing what the problem is and why your dog has it can help you find a solution more quickly.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you identify the problem and give you some information about how to treat your dog for worms. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s health, please consult with your veterinarian first before administering any type of treatment on them.