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Does your dog have intestinal worms? If you found this article, it can only mean you’re worried your dog may have intestinal worms. Here are some ways and means to find out if your dog is infected by what kind of intestinal worm.

Does your dog have whipworms - check its poop

If you didn’t’ know, whipworm eggs can find their way into poop and in dirt. Just the same, whipworms are not easy to detect. In case those nasty eggs are not found in your dog’s poop, you can still look for telltale outward signs - diarrhea seems to always be present (may even be bloody), some weight loss, anemia, a large intestine that’s inflamed (colitis, still hard to detect unless you’re a vet). Still, you must check your dog’s leavings for blood and of course whipworms eggs, in case the eggs are there. Since the eggs may not appear every time, it’s best to take your dog to the vet to get examined.

Does your dog have roundworms - unhealthy physical signs, clues in the poop

Dogs and pups with roundworms suffer from diarrhea and vomiting, and may cause them to have a pot-belly look that’s not pleasant. Two to four inches long - that’s how long roundworms are - and they have this white spaghetti-like appearance. Again, they can pass along into your dog’s leavings. Hard to miss. Roundworms aren’t life-threatening, but do cause your dog discomfort. It’s best not to take chances and just have your dog checked up; you never know if the unhealthy appearance may be caused by something apart from the worms.

Does your dog have hookworms - rash on the feet, diarrhea, and other signs

Hookworms can lead to your dog’s having itchy feet, or a rash on its feet, some wheezing and coughing, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and of course, black or bloody poop. If your dog is indeed infected and not treated, the hookworms can lead to anemia and your dog may die. Young puppies are particularly vulnerable to this condition. You should consult your vet, as hookworms are hard to find even with a close examination of a suspected dog poop.

Signs your dog may have tapeworms - abdominal pain, itching on the anal area, and other symptoms

Tapeworm segments can sometimes be left in your dog’s poop. These will look like small grains of rice, uncooked rice - small, flat, and wide. Some dog’s with tapeworms tend to drag or rub their bum against the ground. Tapeworms cause the anal area of the infected dog to be itchy.

Deworming your dog - a worm preventive and a vet’s advice are vital

Until all the dormant and the live larvae and the eggs perish, worming treatment must continue unabated. Of course, you administer this only under your vet’s supervision following a deworming program that’s prescribed - the dewormer must fit your dog’s weight and how bad the infection is.

Drontal Plus Chewable All-Wormer is a dog-owner trusted and effective wormer. No more hard to administer worming treatments - Drontal is liver-flavored, your dog will love it. All major gastro-intestinal worms - hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms - are handled by this treatment. You can buy Drontal online or through your trusted vet.

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