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When we talk about worms in dogs we are using a term to describe several internal parasitic infections that our pets are prone to. Owners can buy treatments for worms in dogs from pet shops and veterinary practices and should use them regularly. Responsible pet care and regular worming treatments go hand in hand.

In the UK there are two types of worms in dogs which are very common. These are roundworms and tapeworms. Unfortunately many puppies are born with a roundworm infection so they are very hard to avoid. This underlines the importance of worming our dogs regularly, especially during puppyhood.

As worms in dogs go, roundworms can have serious consequences, despite the fact that many dogs which are infested will show no outward symptoms. The adult roundworm lives in the intestines of the dog, feeding on the intestines’ contents. This effectively means that the roundworms eat your dog’s food! In severe cases, there can be several roundworms inside one dog. It isn’t surprising to find a heavily infested dog can be malnourished, lacking in energy and displaying a dull coat.

Roundworms can remain dormant in cysts inside the muscles of adult dogs. They then awaken in times of stress. Very commonly, pregnancy awakens them and the larvae migrate around the body, infecting the unborn puppies. Treating the pregnant dog for worms will not rid the puppies of their infestation. This explains why treating worms in dogs is such a priority for puppy health care.

Adult worms release eggs which are passed with the dog’s faeces, contaminating soil. Other dogs pick up the eggs from the environment. However, the most common roundworm in the UK, the Toxocara Canis can also infect children when they touch contaminated soil or sand pits. The larvae can migrate through the child’s body, potentially causing permanent eye damage if they end up behind the retina. Because of the potential implications of worms in dogs for canine and hu8man health, regular worming treatment is a massive part of responsible dog ownership.

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