Treating Your Dog For “Whipworms”
Whipworms in Dogs. When
it comes to making
sure that
your loving dog is healthy, both inside and out, then it is important
to understand how dangerous dog parasites can be. And in
order to
understand this topic of being a dog owner, then you must be educated
in the many different types of parasites that are out there just
waiting to use your dog as a host for its feeding.
Today's
article we are going to cover a particular parasite that you may not
have heard of, but one that is definitely a danger to your pet
dogs. They are called “whipworms”. Whipworms are
such
hearty organisms that they can survive outdoors for very long stretches
at a time. The reason why they are called whipworms is
because
they actually resemble a whip in that they are thin on one end and
thicker on the other end.
Like other internal worm feeders, they get into the dog's body when the dog ingests the eggs or the immature form of the whipworm. The whipworm then reaches maturity as it moves through your dog's digestive system.
The adult worms will fasten themselves and draw blood from the cecum, which is a pocket between the small and large intestines. The mature female lays her eggs inside of the host. The eggs are then excreted through the feces.
Like other internal worm feeders, they get into the dog's body when the dog ingests the eggs or the immature form of the whipworm. The whipworm then reaches maturity as it moves through your dog's digestive system.
The adult worms will fasten themselves and draw blood from the cecum, which is a pocket between the small and large intestines. The mature female lays her eggs inside of the host. The eggs are then excreted through the feces.
Typical symptoms that your dog may show signs of if being a host to whipworms include loose and bloody stool, a dull coat, severe weight loss, vomiting yellow-green, and anemia.
Treatment for your dog to get rid of whipworms should always start at your veterinarian's office. Your veterinarian will be able to determine the presence of whipworms by examining your dog's stool specimens. Of course several attempts may be necessary because whipworms are sometimes very difficult to detect.
Afterwards, your veterinarian will administer a potent deworming agent. Also, since you may be combating worms around the house then ask your vet for a product that will help you aid in these household whipworm problems
As a preventative measure against whipworms, if your dog is an outdoor dog, then be sure to keep him in dry quarters that are regularly exposed to the sun. The reason for this is because whipworms require moisture in order to survive...
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