{"id":196,"date":"2013-11-14T07:03:46","date_gmt":"2013-11-14T07:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2022-04-09T02:19:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T07:19:46","slug":"parasitic-intestinal-worms-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/parasitic-intestinal-worms-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Parasitic Intestinal Worms in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Just the mention of worms conjures up a disgusting image of creepy creatures. The most common parasitic worms in pets are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. Worms find their way into a host through contaminated water, food, soil, mosquito bites, and sexual acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/sfnkq8lmu5d7\/3SMU8DPNpOORm0qnW9Hp6q\/ca4c6018dca35d339ee9ad1fc9eb999b\/2021-12-10_Sometimes_Dogs_Aren___t_Sad.jpg\" alt=\"Worms in Pets\" width=\"617\" height=\"463\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Parasitic worms mate, mature, and multiply in the intestinal tracts of animals for a very long period.\u00a0 There are usually no outward symptoms of worm infestation. Actually, some worm eggs and larvae can remain dormant in a pet\u2019s body and become active only in times of pregnancy and stress.\u00a0The only method of definite diagnosis is through stool examination by a veterinarian.\u00a0 If your pet displays one of the following signs, it is time perhaps for a vet visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symptoms of Worm Infestation in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-767e8ef4-c058-4228-b641-fcf9064a0f57\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Weakness, weight loss and insomnia<\/li><li>Diarrhea, often with blood<\/li><li>Vomiting, often with worms<\/li><li>Dryness in hair<\/li><li>Stomach pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roundworms in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">A large number of puppies and kittens are born with microscopic roundworm larvae passed through the mother\u2019s tissues or milk.\u00a0 They find their way to the intestinal tract, can grow up to five inches, and shed eggs.\u00a0 The eggs are then released through stool and reinfest other dogs and cats if they eat the stool. Roundworms in puppies and kittens can cause death by an intestinal blockage is not treated in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a title=\"Roundworms in Dogs \u2013 A Guide on Symptoms, Causes &amp; Treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/roundworms-in-dogs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\"><strong>Roundworms in Dogs \u2013 A Guide on Symptoms, Causes &amp; Treatment<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><cite>Read More<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whipworms in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adult&nbsp;whipworms look like tiny pieces of threads that live in the first section of the dog\u2019s large intestine. Whipworms shed relatively few eggs so diagnosis is often difficult, requiring examination of several stool samples. The most visible sign is the chronic weight loss in dogs and stools with mucous covering.<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hookworms in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These tiny worms suck blood by remaining attached to the wall of the small intestines of dogs.\u00a0 Like roundworms, hookworms can migrate to puppies through mother\u2019s milk or uterus.\u00a0 Diagnosis is done by microscopic examination of feces. Severe cases of hookworm infestation can kill puppies and affect adult dogs, often visible as severe anemia, weight loss, poor stamina, and feeding problems. \u00a0<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tapeworms in Pet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tapeworms are segmented (often up to 90!) worms reaching 4 to 6 inches in length within the intestine. Tapeworm infestation is diagnosed by looking under the tail and anal area, where you may find tiny terminal segments of tapeworm the size of rice grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment of intestinal worms described above is through administering <a title=\"Dewormers for dogs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/dog-dewormers-treatment-101.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=parasitic-intestinal-worms-in-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#971c3a\" class=\"tadv-color\">dewormers for dogs<\/span><\/a>, the best being the all wormer tablet &#8211; <b>Popantel for dogs<\/b> available through pet megastores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a title=\"Roundworms in Dogs \u2013 A Guide on Symptoms, Causes &amp; Treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/roundworms-in-dogs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/tapeworms-in-dogs-a-detailed-outlay-from-history-to-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tapeworms in Dogs \u2013 A Detailed Outlay from History to Treatment<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><cite>Read More<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just the mention of worms conjures up a disgusting image of creepy creatures. The most common parasitic worms in pets are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. Worms find their way into a host through contaminated water, food, soil, mosquito bites, and sexual acts. 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