{"id":1841,"date":"2017-01-17T11:31:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T06:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/?p=1841"},"modified":"2022-08-18T01:56:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T06:56:03","slug":"roundworms-in-dogs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/roundworms-in-dogs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundworms in Dogs \u2013 A Guide on Symptoms, Causes &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" src=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BPC-RoundwormsDogs-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7561\" srcset=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BPC-RoundwormsDogs-min.jpg 700w, http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BPC-RoundwormsDogs-min-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">It is much of frustration when you find that your dog picks up anything for eating, and with their habit of eating up anything edible \u2013 poop, socks, grass or garbage. And, after some days what you find is that there is something moving in your pooch\u2019s poo. The most common worm that your dog may pick up by licking or smelling feces is roundworm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Round in shape, roundworms are parasites that live freely in the intestine, feeding on the digestive contents of the intestines. The two species of roundworms that normally attack dogs are Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonine. Among these two, Toxocara canis causes more significant disease and may also be transmitted to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>How does your Dog gets infected with Roundworms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Usually roundworm eggs are seen in dog\u2019s feces. And these are transmitted to other healthy dogs by eating the feces. Roundworm eggs are also transmitted to other animals like earthworms, rodents, birds and roaches. However, they do not affect these animals. But, in dogs they undergo complicated life cycle to mature and badly affect dog\u2019s health. When a pregnant dog is infected with roundworms, the worms transmit to unborn puppies and the babies are born with roundworm infection. At times, roundworms may also enter mammary glands and gets transmitted through the milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Symptoms of Roundworms in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Checking on these signs, it may help you figure out whether your dog is suffering from roundworm infection or not<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Stunted growth in puppies<\/li><li>potbelly<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">These are just primary symptoms suggesting the indication of roundworm infection in your pooch. If you find all these symptoms, do not wait for it become severe, immediately take your dog for diagnosis to your vet. For this, you need to take your dog\u2019s feces for microscopic diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Treatment for Roundworms in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Once deducted, it is simpler to treat roundworm infection in dogs. There are many medications available to kill roundworms in intestines. There are many treatments available, which when given help to prevent worm infection in future. Some of the most popular and effective wormers for roundworm treatment are Cestem, endgogard, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/cazitel-flavoured-allwormer-for-dogs\/dog-wormers-treatment-212.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=Roundworms-In-Dogs\u2013A-Guide-On-Symptoms-Causes-And-Treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cazitel<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/popantel-for-dogs\/dog-wormers-treatment-35.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=Roundworms-In-Dogs\u2013A-Guide-On-Symptoms-Causes-And-Treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popantel<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Apart from these wormers, there are many heartworm preventives that also help in controlling worm infection in pets. However, for more information, your vet will advise on which worming treatment perfectly suits your furry pal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Overall, it is essential to put your pet on worm control program. This will help in preventing worm infection in dogs starting from their puppy age. Along with the preventives, you need to keep your surroundings clean and pick up feces immediately before your pooch reaches it. 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