Typically, dogs ingest whipworm eggs, which hatch into larvae in the small intestine, and then move into the large intestine where they develop into mature adults. They embed themselves in the tissue of the gastrointestinal tract to feed, which can cause severe discomfort.
Are whipworms painful?
People infected with whipworm can suffer light or heavy infections. People with light infections usually have no symptoms. People with heavy infections can experience frequent, painful bowel movements that contain a mixture of mucus, water, and blood.
How long does it take a dog to get rid of whipworms?
It takes three months to get rid of whipworms in dogs.
How do whipworms affect dogs?
They live in the cecum (a pouch that forms the first part of the large intestine) and large intestine of dogs, where they cause severe irritation to the lining of those organs. Whipworm infection results in watery, bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and general debilitation.
Is whipworm in dogs fatal?
Dogs that are infected with a few whipworms may not have any signs of infection. More severe infections can cause bloody diarrhea. If an infected dog is not treated, then severe whipworm infection can cause serious disease and even death.
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