Dog Worming Treatments

We all know dogs will eat pretty much anything, and when they're out and about, this can put them at risk of picking up worms. Some worm infections won't show symptoms, as they are small, so regularly worming your dog can help protect them and treat for worms they may have picked up. When it comes to worming your dog, prevention is definitely better than cure!

An untreated worm infection in dogs can escalate and if there is a large enough infection, symptoms can show. Worm infections can cause your dog to become sick, lethargic, cause weight loss, and in extreme cases can cause anaemia, cause damage to your dog’s gut lining and can be very serious. Some worms even pose a danger to human health, as the eggs can be dangerous to children.

Worms aren't just unpleasant to look at, worms can also cause significant health problems for your dog, which is why keeping on top of worming treatment is essential. An untreated worm infection in dogs can cause your dog to become sick, lethargic, and lose weight. In extreme cases, worms can cause anaemia, cause damage to your dog’s gut lining, and can be very serious. Additionally, some worms even pose a danger to human health.

Roundworms look like spaghetti and may be seen in your dogs' poo, or if they are sick. It's important that you protect your dog against this type of worm, as the eggs and larvae pose can be dangerous for humans. In rare cases, this can develop into Toxocariasis, which can lead to vision loss. Children are most likely to pick up roundworms from an infected dog, as they are more likely to handle contaminated soil.

Dogs can be infected with roundworms by eating soil or grass that is contaminated with worm eggs, or if they hunt. Puppies can be born with a roundworm infection if their mother is infected, so it’s important to treat puppies as soon as they are old enough.

Hookworms and whipworms are in also nematodes (roundworms) but are a little different. These are less common but are normally covered in a roundworm treatment.