We often take dogs out, inevitably infected with some parasites, so it is necessary to regularly deworm dogs, then there are many pet owners who do not understand how to deworm dogs, today the editor will write a dog deworming strategy for everyone, do not understand, hurry up and see.
How to tell if a dog has parasites
1. The dog eats a lot and still does not gain weight, indicating that the parasites in the body are absorbing the dog’s nutrition.
2. The poop is not formed, often loose, and the poop also has worm bodies, white particles, etc.
3. Dogs often scratch a certain place, gnaw a certain part of themselves, or grind their buttocks, etc., which indicates that the dog has parasites.
4. The dog’s appetite decreases, and there will be vomiting, and there will be insects in the vomit.
5, dogs often cough, no other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, in exercise will appear asthma, shortness of breath, then pay attention, dogs are likely to be infected with heartworm and toxoplasmosis.
What are the common parasites in dogs?
Ectoparasites
: Fleas, ticks, mites, etc., are active on the epidermal hair of dogs, and careful observation can be found.
endoparasite
：
Roundworm. The infection rate of puppies is relatively high. Roundworms will rob dogs of nutrients and make dogs stunted.
Hookworm. Hookworms are very small in size, but they draw blood, making dogs emaciated and anemic.
Tapeworm. The dog has small milky white particles in the anus, and the dog will often sit on the floor and grind his butt, and there will often be eye feces in his eyes.
Heartworms. Caused by large roundworm parasites parasites that live in the pulmonary vessels and heart, symptoms such as nausea, anorexia, drowsiness, and persistent cough will occur.
Eggworm: Eggs are excreted with the dog’s poop and are bright red and fishy. Severe cases can cause bloody dysentery, and even more can cause appendicitis and colitis.
Coccidia. Vomiting, blood in the stool, dysplasia, dehydration and severe cases can lead to death.
Toxoplasma gondii. Mainly by ingesting food infected with Toxoplasma gondii eggs, symptoms of cold and fever will occur.
How to deworm a dog
Now there are many anthelmintic drugs on the market, generally divided into in vivo deworming and in vitro deworming, as well as in vivo and in vitro simultaneous deworming.
Several common types of anthelmintic drugs on the market are: Big Pet, Fulian, Remigo, Bayer, Hailemiao, Dog Heart Protection and so on. Pet owners can choose the corresponding anthelmintic drugs according to the situation of their dogs. (See table below for details)
Note:
If you use drops and sprays, the spray needs to be sprayed all over the body, and the drops only need to be applied to the back of the cat’s neck.
If the anthelmintic medicine is directly opened the dog’s mouth, put it in the mouth to swallow, it is recommended to take it 2 hours after the dog’s meal, if the dog is dewormed, the feces are found to have worms, it takes 15 days to take it again.
The time it takes for dogs to deworm
Before the dog is half a year old, the internal and external deworming is once a month;
After half a year of age, in vitro deworming once a month and in vivo deworming once every three months. In the spring and summer seasons when there are many mosquitoes, it is best to deworm in vitro once a month.
Special Reminder:
Dogs that have just arrived home wait a few days to stabilize before deworming. After deworming the dog in vitro and in vivo, it is best to bathe after 7~10 days. Then wait until the parasites in the dog’s body are cleared before vaccination.
Reaction after deworming
After the dog is dewormed, there will be vomiting and loss of appetite, and the shovel officer can feed it some
Pet probiotics
, which can reduce the irritation response after deworming.
How to prevent parasites
1. Clean frequently.
There are many bacteria in the home, and dogs are naturally susceptible to parasites. Clean the home regularly, and disinfect the things that the dog often touches.
2. Keep food and water hygienic.
It is important for dogs to drink water, because the water source is polluted, and dogs are more susceptible to diseases. Food should also be kept fresh, and if it goes bad, do not give it to dogs.
3. Regular deworming.
Don’t think that the dog will not be infected at home every day, and the owner will also transmit bacteria to the dog after returning from going out. Therefore, it is important to deworm the dog regularly.
4. Eat less raw meat.
In order to reduce dog parasites, the shovel officer tries not to give the dog raw meat, raw meat has requirements for refrigeration, if the owner who cannot handle it is better not to feed.
If you want to satisfy your dog’s appetite, you can choose a dog food with high meat content, which can increase palatability.
Epilogue:
How often do you deworm your dog? What brand of anthelmintic drug is used?