There are five main types of worms that commonly affect domestic dogs: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms, and heartworms. Learn what you need to know about worms in dogs to keep your dog safe.
How do you know if your dog has worms?
How do I know if my dog has worms? Coughing, diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy are the general signs the dog has worms. Other symptoms depend on the type of worm. For example, if your dog has a tapeworm, clear identifiers can be rapid weight loss or what appears to be grains of rice in their stool.
How do you get rid of worms in dogs?
Give them regular worm treatments - ask your vet for the best treatment and method to deworm your pet. Treat pets for roundworms from a young age and, when they're adults, also treat them for tapeworms. Different worms may need different treatments - ask your vet which treatment is safe and suitable for your pet.
What does a dog with worms poop look like?
Roundworms look like spaghetti and may be several inches long. Tapeworms aren't usually seen in dog poop, but their egg sacs, which look like grains of rice, can be found in dog poop or sticking to a dog's behind.
How do dogs act when they have worms?
More serious cases in canines can produce signs of worms such as weight loss, poor coat, weakness, excessive hunger, loss of energy and diarrhoea and sickness. A dog with worms may eat more than usual, but still lose weight and where the diarrhoea is severe it can cause the dog's bottom to become sore.
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